The Mourinho Thread

[Nero 1,867]

"Klopp and Mourinho are the only coaches to have denied Guardiola a trophy more than once (three apiece). Respect".

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Upon reflection, I will admit that I have been too harsh on Jose and I have taken the criticism too far at times after all he's on course to deliver our first title in 5 years. And He's transformed us from perenial top 4 challengers to genuine title contenders from the get go.

At the end of the day, in a result oriented sport, the end always justifies the means and success is what managers are ultimately judged on. I certainly wouldn't swap AVB's philosophical mumbo jumbo for this. hopefully we continue to evolve and progress in all facet.

:worship:

Step by step.

First season Mourinho came, we had to transform the small mentality of just trying to qualify for the top four places. (Liverpool and tottenham have not overcome this for so many years, it's not an easy task.)

Second season, we showed signs of improvement in football for 4 straight months. But the most important thing was to win a big trophy to show the mentality change is real, to show it wasn't in vain. So grinding out the results here and there to satisfy this goal at all costs is taken on board by the whole team.

Third season, a longer sustained length of improved goalscoring football, with signs of youth coming through. Plus a better challenge for the Champions League.

2 new starting line-up quality players need to come in to further improve this, just like fabregas and Costa did.

Fourth season, the goalscoring football (must not be tikitaka, just goals like we did in the beginning of the season) throughout the season and proper counter-attacking in every big match (like last season against City).

Step by step. Appreciate the little things

[Adnane 1,101]

We desperately need Griezmann.

Azpi-Zouma-JT-Luis

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Guv'nor

- Azpi is better offensively on his original wing

- Willian is covering Iva atm but Luis is a better offensive asset than Bran, plus, we'll get the Shakhtar Willian back, he's been brilliant offensively on the left ( Arsenal away and stoke home )

- One more solution at central defence, Ivanovic, plus, Cahill atm covering Iva is a disaster at times, Azpi can deal with it himself, and on the weak side we'll have captain covering, which won't be a problem.

- Hazard would be way unpredictable if he's playing in a 10 role and swapping positions with Griezmann who operates equally as a 10-9,5 or 7 player.

- This would remove the Oscar dependance and give us more diversity with Luis and Azpi giving us width.

- Griezmann can be as dangerous as Hazard on the right wing.

- Further offensive solutions with Oscar Hazard Cuadrado Griezmann Willian and maybe Salah.

- Bring back Bamford, we need a good striker as Didier can't do it anymore, and Patrick can play on the right too Sturridge style.

- Give Loftus Cheek a role in the team, and maybe recruit a Fabregas bis. ( Who's ready to fight for his place rather than a big name ).

This is just the best set up for our team, and with Mourinho recruiting someone like Griezmann on the right, we would progress in the direction you mentioned Kellzfresh, i sincerely hope José considers this, I can only think of positives from this set up, better balance and more offensive diversity.

[Nero 1,867]

Zola: "Chelsea are not boring & Mourinho's team are rightful Premier League champions."

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

We desperately need Griezmann.

Azpi-Zouma-JT-Luis

Matic-Cesc

Griezmann-Hazard-Willian

Guv'nor

- Azpi is better offensively on his original wing

- Willian is covering Iva atm but Luis is a better offensive asset than Bran, plus, we'll get the Shakhtar Willian back, he's been brilliant offensively on the left ( Arsenal away and stoke home )

- One more solution at central defence, Ivanovic, plus, Cahill atm covering Iva is a disaster at times, Azpi can deal with it himself, and on the weak side we'll have captain covering, which won't be a problem.

- Hazard would be way unpredictable if he's playing in a 10 role and swapping positions with Griezmann who operates equally as a 10-9,5 or 7 player.

- This would remove the Oscar dependance and give us more diversity with Luis and Azpi giving us width.

- Griezmann can be as dangerous as Hazard on the right wing.

- Further offensive solutions with Oscar Hazard Cuadrado Griezmann Willian and maybe Salah.

- Bring back Bamford, we need a good striker as Didier can't do it anymore, and Patrick can play on the right too Sturridge style.

- Give Loftus Cheek a role in the team, and maybe recruit a Fabregas bis. ( Who's ready to fight for his place rather than a big name ).

This is just the best set up for our team, and with Mourinho recruiting someone like Griezmann on the right, we would progress in the direction you mentioned Kellzfresh, i sincerely hope José considers this, I can only think of positives from this set up, better balance and more offensive diversity.

Why are we gonna buy a guy for 40m who hasn't even really featured in the position we want him for?

[OhForAGreavsie 6,057]

Upon reflection, I will admit that I have been too harsh on Jose and I have taken the criticism too far at times after all he's on course to deliver our first title in 5 years. And He's transformed us from perenial top 4 challengers to genuine title contenders from the get go.

At the end of the day, in a result oriented sport, the end always justifies the means and success is what managers are ultimately judged on. I certainly wouldn't swap AVB's philosophical mumbo jumbo for this. hopefully we continue to evolve and progress in all facet.

I wish more people, on forums or real life, had this kind of integrity. Well played.

[Adnane 1,101]

Why are we gonna buy a guy for 40m who hasn't even really featured in the position we want him for?

He is originally a winger, left-footed, and plays a lot in the right.

Really versatile, can play on the three AM spots.

With his left foot, skill and finishing, he'd be the best right winger for our team.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,057]

Slightly off topic but somewhat related to the ongoing debate...

You think Chelsea are boring? Well, then you obviously haven't seen AVB's Zenit

Interesting read that.

Thanks for the link. Interesting indeed.

Sounds like AVB is learning. Good on him.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

He is originally a winger, left-footed, and plays a lot in the right.

Really versatile, can play on the three AM spots.

With his left foot, skill and finishing, he'd be the best right winger for our team.

I know who he is but he plays on the Left side predominantly. I don't think you can produce any evidence that he can play on the right can you?

[Adnane 1,101]

I've seen a lot of Atletico Madrid games and he plays equally good on all 3 positions.

In the Real 4-0 thrashing he was Right wing if i remember well.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I've seen a lot of Atletico Madrid games and he plays equally good on all 3 positions.

In the Real 4-0 thrashing he was Right wing if i remember well.

Pretty sure they played 4-4-2 with Manzukic and Griezmann up top for that game.

[DYC. 7,542]

"At this moment, it's very difficult in the Premier League for a team to be dominant," Mourinho said. "This is not Germany with Bayern [Munich]. This is not Switzerland with Basel. This is not Scotland with Celtic.

"It's even more difficult to dominate than before. How can you speak about domination when everyone knows what will happen next summer?

"Arsenal have a phenomenal squad. Thierry Henry said they need four top-class players. Give Arsenal four top-class players and I think they will again be the 'Invincibles'.

"Man United have a phenomenal squad, including the most expensive player in the history of the Premier League [Angel Di Maria], who is not playing.

"They are a club where financial fair play doesn't make a huge difference for them and they will invest hugely again in the summer. Man City have done phenomenally, winning two titles in three years, and people say they will invest hugely.

"Liverpool is fighting for the title for many years. So next year it will be even more difficult for everyone than this year."

http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/2423769/jose-mourinho-doubts-chelsea-will-dominate-premier-league