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Klopp: "Of course I feel for him [Mourinho], he’s a great coach – he’s one of the best managers in the world." Klopp: "But I had a similar situation at Dortmund last year but the good thing was that nobody at the club was in doubt about my position." Klopp: "I never felt pressure so we could change the situation. It’s work but we were here for 3 pts & not changing the situation for #cfc."

We all know the FA is corrupt, remember last season? And this: Mourinho "It was 50/50 despite the fact we were winning 1-0. There were 2 minutes of added time, we conceded in 2 mins and 35 seconds"

Sigh, please wake up Hazard!

I am not saying Mikel is Pirlo 2.0, but he certainly can pass, that's my point.

I've seen some nice long balls from Mikel this season, underrated passer IMO.

John Terry: 550th appearance as Chelsea captainDiego Costa: 50th #cfc appearanceOscar: 100th Premier League app. What a captain!

Him playing in the middle could be THE turning point this season, we've already seen his quality vs Stoke, that could be a starter - today the main course. Hazard as the free roamer, with 2 hard working wingers next to him in Willian, Pedro, Oscar, Kenedy, I completely like it. This could be the evolution Messi made, from a right winger switching to the center in a free role. Cesc will be having a tough time to get back into this set up though, as he is too slow for a winger and pivot.

hopefully it's like vs Stoke with Oscar on the left and Hazard as the #10 !

Chelsea Subs: Amelia, Rahman, Fabregas, Matic, Kenedy, Falcao, Remy.

Team to face Liverpool: Begovic; Zouma, Cahill, Terry ©, Azpilicueta; Mikel, Ramires; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Diego Costa. #CFC Fabregas + Matic dropped!

Liverpool XI: Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Moreno, Lucas, Can, Milner, Lallana, Coutinho, Firmino. #CFCvLFC

'Chelsea must stick with Jose Mourinho. I hope he stays 10 more years' says Damien Duff “Two years ago at Stamford Bridge I was coming out into the tunnel and he [Mourinho] saw me and gave me a hug and a kiss,” Duff says. “He said a couple of words in my ear and I went out there and had probably the best half of football I had all season. And he’s not even my manager. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11967093/-.-I-hope-he-stays-10-more-years-says-Damien-Duff.html Someone who actually has worked with Jose and knows him behind the cameras has spoken again. Yet people will only believe lazy journalists who make up things to get sensational headlines and clicks.

Henry: THERE is only one man who can turn Chelsea’s season around and he is already in place at Stamford Bridge: Mourinho. Jose Mourinho is the club’s most successful manager and it makes no sense for them to get rid of the man who put them on the football map. When he said the other week that there is no better manager for Chelsea out there, he was telling the truth. It would be a massive mistake to even think about replacing him so soon after handing him a new four-year contract. We want the best managers in the world working in England. And Mourinho is one of the greats. So I hope that Roman Abramovich gives him the time and respect he deserves to rectify the first serious slump of his career. The only people in football who would be happy to see him sacked are the other managers who know he can stop them from winning the title. If Mourinho was being judged on his work rather than his behaviour, there would not even be a debate about his future. For me, he is one of the best managers of all time. The success he has achieved with four clubs in four different countries is almost unprecedented. So it seems that people are jumping at the chance to kick him when he is down because they don’t like the things he says and the way he acts on the touchlines. But is it really such a surprise that he has been arguing with referees and falling out with the authorities when results have not gone his way? That’s the way he has always been and it’s the way he will always be. Chelsea knew exactly what they were getting when they brought him back to Stamford Bridge in 2013. He acted the same way when he was delivering them the league and Capital One Cup double last season. When Mourinho was winning, everyone laughed at his press conferences. But now he is losing and suddenly people are using his comments as a stick to beat him with. In the past, he would whip up a media storm to divert attention from a rare poor performance. It was his way of protecting his players from criticism. But because there have been so many poor performances this season, it has been one long storm. t’s not easy for any top player to be criticized or questioned but it’s what you have to expect when you play for a coach like Mourinho. That’s the way it was for me with Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger. And I’m sure it was the same working for Alex Ferguson, Carlo Ancelotti or Marcello Lippi. These are the most demanding coaches in the world and that is what makes them so special. So, of course, it is difficult for Nemanja Matic to take when he is sent on a substitute and then hauled off again. And, yes, it is a blow to the pride of John Terry when he is taken off at half-time like he was at Manchester City. But they both know that they wouldn’t have achieved half as much in their careers without Mourinho’s help. So I don’t believe that his players have downed tools and turned their backs on the man who has helped them to win so many trophies. Now it is down to those players to stick together, work harder than at any other stage of their careers and get Chelsea back on track at the top end of the table. Whenever you win the title you need to be even more motivated the following season because all of your rivals are gunning for you and have worked out a plan to stop you. At the moment, teams are no longer scared of playing Chelsea. They have seen the likes of Crystal Palace and Southampton win at Stamford Bridge and others believe they can do the same. Liverpool lost their Anfield invincibility when Arsenal won the league title on the final day of the season in 1989 — and they have struggled to get it back. Chelsea have to make sure the same thing does not happen to them and the only way they can do that is by putting a long winning run together. It is already too late for them to save their Premier League title but I still believe they can secure a top-four finish this season. They are currently nine points behind third-placed West Ham, with 28 games remaining, so there is plenty of time to turn things around. But every week I say to myself ‘Chelsea are far too good for this run to carry on’ and then they lose at West Ham and go out of the Capital One Cup at Stoke. In their defence, I think they were unfortunate this week because they put in enough effort and commitment to get a result from both games. But it means they must beat Liverpool at home tomorrow to avoid the pressure on the manager becoming intolerable. Those at Anfield will believe there has never been a better time to play this fixture but Chelsea can feel the same way. Liverpool are not in a good way at the moment. And they are still trying to adapt to the demands of their new manager, Jurgen Klopp. It’s a great opportunity for Chelsea to launch the fightback. For Mourinho’s sake, they can’t let this one slip through their fingers. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6716270/Thierry-Henry-on-the-ONLY-man-who-can-save-struggling-Chelsea.html backed by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Henry, Harry Redknapp, Pulis, Hughes, Bilic, Carlo Ancelotti, Pat Nevin, Zola, Lampard, Eto'o etc. Guess these guys all know nothing about football.

one of the better players this season, deserved it.

Jamie Carragher has had his say on Jose Mourinho's position at Chelsea, insisting he is "too good" and shouldn't be sacked http://www.skysports.com/football/news/29327/10047240/jamie-carragher-on-why-he-would-not-sack-jose-mourinho-at-chelsea

Would love to see Hazard in the middle again, or on the left with a free role.

Loic Remy: Chelsea players all want Jose Mourinho to remain in charge http://www.espnfc.co.uk/chelsea/story/2686507/loic-remy-chelsea-players-all-want-jose-mourinho-to-stay

Talking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast Show, Harry said: “It’s incredible, really. If that did happen it would show you just how fickle this game is. What chance have you got as a manager if you’ve won everything there is to win and you still get the sack?” http://www.squawka.com/news/harry-redknapp-jose-mourinhos-position-shows-how-fickle-the-game-is/502261

Probably his best game this season, he looked like the old Hazard. Maybe playing in the middle had something to do with it. If he keeps this up the goals and confidence will come back.

Despite two defeats in a row, I see we're improving. Against West Ham we showed great spirit, vs Stoke we played very well and created many chances. One key word for these games and our whole season is: luck. (Or bad luck) It really feels like we're in a curse.

Hazard and Willian both bossing is a joy to watch. Mikel doing a good job, Rambo unlucky.

Chelsea FC ‏@ChelseaFC 4 min.Chelsea subs v Stoke: Amelia, Djilobodji, Azpilicueta, Loftus-Cheek, Traore, Kenedy, Remy. #CFC Fabregas rested or punished?

Jose Mourinho knew Chelsea had big problems in the summer, says former Blues winger Pat Nevin "To be fair to Jose, he knew they don't just have problems, but big problems - that is why he tried to sign six players in the summer," he told Goal. "There are structural issues that need addressing. For instance, John Stones and Paul Pogba were expensive targets, which hints at concerns with the strength of the starting XI." "The squad achieved beyond their wildest dreams last season, but that was never going to continue. "For whatever reason he was not able to get all the players he wanted in during the summer and the form of some of his big names from last season has let him down. "[Diego] Costa came back after the summer looking unfit, perhaps even overweight, and Eden Hazard is not the player he once was. Add to the mix the fact that John Terry is another season older and the problems mount up." "As we know, they [Chelsea] have been successful for 10 to 15 years by chopping and changing, but this time they should keep faith in him. His track record demands that - whether they are top four or bottom half, give him time to sort it out. "Chelsea are experiencing a small bump just now, but it could get much bigger if they panic and look to replace the most successful manager in their history." http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/jose-mourinho-knew-chelsea-had-big-problems-in-the-summer-says-former-blues-winger-pat-nevin-a3100496.html

TV Info: Capital One Cup Highlights (Channel 5, 11 p.m. Wednesday) / beIN Sports (U.S. only)Live Stream: No UK live stream / beIN Sports Connect (U.S. only) Hmm hope we can find some proper stream.