That's off the pitch. Things like that should be dealt with behind the scenes, and wont even happen with Mourinho in charge, especially if he's a new signing. I am not worried about something like that in the slightest. It was just a glorified transfer request that was handled poorly by everyone.
He did say that, but he never played Mata at RW for even a second during preseason. In fact, I don't even think Oscar and Mata even played together. Both took turns playing the #10 position.
I'm confused. Why are people crying so much? Did you expect better and were disappointed hence the complaints? Or, are you pissed that some people praised a player you despise?
I actually think that's one of his strengths. I've seen him countless times looking across the line and successfully playing the offside trap. Does anyone have stats to check this? I'd be curious.
God, I fuckin hate clueless commentators. "Luiz not in the lineup!!! That is some statement by Mourinho" "Mata not starting!! Omg, I don't understand that, that is a big statement by Mourinho"
Palace is playing like idiots. I've counted at least 6 times they could have cross the ball into the box and they chose to go back to try and carve out a clear cut chance. You should know you're hardly going to get a clear cut chance so why would you not instead just pump the ball into the box and live off the scraps?