Willian has not been a starter at Chelsea in recent weeks and Pedro has been a preferred option, pushing Willian down the pecking order. But Conte, the Blues boss has stressed that the Brazilian attacker is important and still very much part of his plans as he shed light on the players situation. "He's come back and now it's important to find good form because, in this period, he was unlucky," he told the press at a pre-match conference "You know why [he was initially missing]. But it is important now to be focused on work and find continuity in training. Willy is an important player for us and I count upon him a lot.” He said amid news of United's interest in the player. When most of Mourinho's trusted soldiers faltered last season, Willian didn't. The … [Read more...]
Mourinho wants This Chelsea Player
Jose Mourinho last season in his second Chelsea stint was not a managers dream as Chelsea -champions just few months back- struggle for worse and saw them record the worse title defense of the Premier League. When most of Mourinho's trusted soldiers faltered, Willian didn't. The 28-year-old Chelsea player took it upon himself to save games for Chelsea and had seven goals to his name but the Portuguese manager and the club part ways. The Brazilian has not been a starter at Chelsea in recent weeks, Pedro had been a preferred option, pushing Willian down the pecking order. Jose Mourinho is a fan of the Brazilian and it seems he might be looking to bring him into the fold at Old Trafford in the coming January transfer window. Willian was Chelsea player of the … [Read more...]
Mourinho pleads: Give me Ferguson’s time
United performance this season hasn't been a thing of joy for the players or fans as the Red Devils currently lie 6th on the English Premier League table, 9 points off leaders, Chelsea. There has been growing rumors of impatience around the club as they struggle to keep back to back wins and Jose Mourinho -the clubs coach- pleaded for some patience on him. "The best manager in the history of the Premier League needed a few years to build such a successful period,” Jose Mourinho said in reference to Sir Alex Ferguson's early days at the club. "Sir Alex Ferguson first trophy -an FA cup- didn't come till 1990 after the Scot took over the club in 1986. The club had to wait for another four years to win the league under Ferguson who then went on to win twelve … [Read more...]
£70,000-a-week player insists there is no need to panic yet at Old Trafford
Ecuadorian midfielder Antonio Valencia has told reporters there is no reason to panic yet at old Trafford, the marauding full back who was out on the sidelines for a couple of matches due to a broken wrist has suggested that the premier league is a tight league and being 5 points off the top five is just 2 wins away. In his interview with PLTV News, the winger turned fullback suggested that his team was on the right path and if anything was taken from the result against Arsenal at Old Trafford it would be that they are nicking closer to wins after a very impressive match with teammate Phil Jones suggesting the draw felt like a 6-0 defeat. “We are playing well, creating chances and the team spirits are high, there has been a couple of injuries and while the … [Read more...]
Finally Mourinho is delighted, star player to return in few weeks
Jose Mourinho return to Stamford Bridge wasn't as pretty as Mourinho's Man United was humbled by Chelsea in a match that ended 4:0 in favor of the league leaders. The match also saw United lose summer recruit Eric Bailey to a lateral knee ligament injury that was set to keep him on the sidelines for 2 months. The 22-year-old Ivory Coast defender is however recovering faster than expected and could be back to team training in the coming weeks. A source from the Red Devils spoke to The sun and had this to say: “The medical staff were impressed with his progress over the recent international break. “They are refusing to set a comeback date, but Bailly hinted the game on December 8 will be his return.” If everything go according to plan then he should be … [Read more...]
Mourinho set to complete deal to sign 25-year-old Liverpool target that will delight fans
Virjil van Dijk is one of the Premier leagues best defender this term and Jose Mourinho has joined the race for his signature. According to the Mirror, the self acclaimed "special one" is looking to secure the services of the 25-year old Dutch player. Virjil van Dijk moved to the Premier league outfit Southampton from Celtic last year and has a contract running till 2022, having signed a 6-year contract in May, a reward for a form that has seen the Saints fans take a liking to him in such a short period of time. It is claimed that the Red Devils will have to fork out about £30m to secure his services. It was also reported by Starsport that Klopp is looking to secure the defenders signature in the upcoming transfer window to bolster his defence for the … [Read more...]
MLS is an Option, Says Manchester United Star.
The recently retired Swedish striker sat down with Aftonbladat and had this to say when asked if he sees himself being in the Premier league next season: “If I want to. We’ll see. “It’s not only about football, it’s about all the rest as well. How do I feel? How do I feel physically? Mentally? “But that’s no problem really, I can handle that easily. I felt more pressure in PSG.” The 35 year old striker moved to the English Premier League following the appointment of Jose Mourinho as manager of The Red Devils and the Swedish striker has started life in the Premier league in an impressive fashion which have seen him score some match winning goals, including one which won Mourinho side it's first silverware under the Portuguese. The Manchester United striker … [Read more...]
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