There seems to be no end of disasters for league defenders Chelsea this year that is why they are failing again and again not only in English premier league but on European front as well. Their recent faceoff with Porto proved to be another game exposing their strength in front of the world when so called world class defensive line of José Mourinho could not resist the power shots of the Portuguese club. Blues lost the game by 2-1 but what is more disturbing is the level of confidence whole Chelsea squad bared in the game, They were roaming in the ground as if they have accepted the can’t win the game especially defenders who were nowhere near to their last year form and this is itching the second term serving boss even more who still sees an opportunity to come back in both English and UEFA top flights. Although Mourinho is having a rich experience of Champions league, perhaps he has led the Porto team to the 2004 UEFA title before joining the English side yet he somehow looks fading in carrying on his trait of converting every player into a superstar as Stamford Bridge side is nowhere a threat now for anyone side.
Without prejudicing own players, Portuguese lambasted his team and their confidence in the last game, he pointed their focus that was visibly shacking during the game. He said in a post-match interview, “We watch dozens and dozens of repetitions of Porto taking corners. We were completely ready for that and in a moment when the game is under control we concede a goal that is ridiculous.
“They hit the post from a similar mistake. Apart from that the game was balanced. Two ridiculous moments and we were punished.”
He somehow also raised question of referee decision making in the game and said, “The most basic thing in football is a defensive set-play. We had chances after that to get a positive result and we had a clear penalty (on Diego Costa appeal) — so for me I am not here to criticise the players. I am not going to point the finger but two mistakes cost us the game. The team played well against a difficult opponent. The Champions League brings a different atmosphere.”
“No punishment. Just a decision, option. When the team is not playing and winning matches on a regular basis, it’s normal that you have to make changes. When you play a disaster it’s easier to make drastic decisions. When you play like today and you don’t get a result, it’s more difficult. The result doesn’t mean that you played bad. The big mistakes we made twice doesn’t mean that the team defended badly.”