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    Home»Sports»Mourinho Expects Chelsea To Bounce Back

    Mourinho Expects Chelsea To Bounce Back

    Sports By David F.Oct 30, 2015No Comments4 Mins Read
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    Man-city-chelsea-300x202Jose Mourinho says he “cannot promise” Chelsea will be in the Champions League next season, but insists his struggling Premier League titleholders will turn around their season.
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    The Portuguese had previously stated he was certain they would finish in the top four, but he has changed his mind after Chelsea’s poor start, losing half their league games.
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    When directly asked about the Champions League, Mourinho responded: “I cannot promise” but did say “no” when asked whether he had any doubt they would get out of this run.
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    That poor spell means an awkward match against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool comes at a particularly inopportune time.
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    Mourinho confirmed that Branislav Ivanovic is out injured with his hamstring but that Pedro and Diego Costa will have late fitness tests.
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    “(Thibaut) Courtois and Ivanovic are out. And Pedro and Diego we are going to wait. The others are fine. They have to come through training again. A fitness test in the morning.
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    “I am a little (hopeful that they can play). If not I don’t take them to the hotel.
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    “It’s always difficult find a percentage (on how fit they are). It’s more about the confidence. Not desire, because that’s there. But the confidence of the players.”
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    Mourinho refused to talk about any of the week’s various controversies, from the misconduct charge from last week’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham United to the news that former club doctor Eva Carneiro is seeking a constructive dismissal claim.
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    He is due to find out later Friday if his appeal against his stadium ban from his comments after the 3-1 defeat to Southampton has been successful.
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    “Not optimistic, not pessimistic,” Mourinho said. “Just wait.”
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    Mourinho did speak glowingly about his opposite number Klopp, saying they have a good relationship and thinks the German is an excellent coach, but also made sure to praise his Anfield predecessor – and former Chelsea coach – Brendan Rodgers.
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    “I’m not a close friend (of Klopp( because football doesn’t allow that, but he’s a guy I like a lot. We have good relations.
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    “As a manager, his work speaks (for itself). In spite of the last season, one to forget, I consider him one of the top managers in the world.
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    “They (Liverpool) were a good team. They are a good team. They had good players. They have good players. They had a good manager. They have a new good manager.
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    “Everything is the same. They changed some details, obviously, in their tactical approach to matches, but this is the nature of the game.
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    “Especially when you are speaking about two top managers. When you change a top manager for an ordinary one… or a top one to another top one, the level is high.
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    “They know what to do. It’s just a bit of difference on the way they look at football.”
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    Mourinho also refused to criticise Eden Hazard after his missed penalty on Tuesday against Stoke, that saw Chelsea eliminated from the League Cup after a shoot-out.
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    “I think it’s not because he missed an important penalty that I’m going to be critical.
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    “He tried everything in the last game, had a positive game, played for two hours. I’m pleased with his performance. I’m happy with his performance against Stoke. I was happy with his performance against Dynamo Kiev.
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    “Before that, he was on the bench a couple of matches, obviously because I was not happy and I felt it was the best thing for him, but I’m happy with his positive reaction to that.”

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