Jose Feels the Heat
Will Jose Mourinho be at Chelsea during the next season? That's the million dollar question right now. After a string of draws with some unfancied teams, there's a lot of speculation that things aren't well between Jose and Abromovich and his board. The loss at Anfield highlighted Chelsea's poor defence and with Terry still injured, the Chelsea board isn't willing to grant Jose's request for a defender and a striker.
Moreover, Shevchenko still appears to the bone of contention, with his close friendship with Abromovich viewed with jealousy by other players and his struggle to adapt to the pace of the Premiership not winning the confidence of his manager.
Jose has been the architect of his own downfall this season by not playing the formation he used in his 2 previous successful Premiership-winning seasons. Ballack looks woefully out of sorts in the Chelsea midfield and playing without the wingers, Chelsea has been looking out of shape for quite a while now.
Gallas was one of the most important players for Chelsea over the last 2 seasons, if not the most important. But his departure to Arsenal in the summer and the arrival of Cashley Cole has weakened the defence significantly. In fact, the Terry-Gallas partnership was much better than the present Terry-Carvalho partnership.
Apparently, Jose and Abromovich haven't been looking eye-to-eye for a few months now and this is bad news for Chelsea. If Jose leaves this summer, it would be a big loss for the club and whoever else comes in place of him, be it Hiddink or Ancelotti, would find it extremely difficult to fill the boots of Mourinho.
Meanwhile, ManUtd were unlucky not to claim a point at the Emirates. Liverpool did a favor for ManUtd by beating Chelsea but Arsenal has now made a favor for Chelsea by beating ManUtd. And it does make the title-run-in much more exciting this season.
Moreover, Shevchenko still appears to the bone of contention, with his close friendship with Abromovich viewed with jealousy by other players and his struggle to adapt to the pace of the Premiership not winning the confidence of his manager.
Jose has been the architect of his own downfall this season by not playing the formation he used in his 2 previous successful Premiership-winning seasons. Ballack looks woefully out of sorts in the Chelsea midfield and playing without the wingers, Chelsea has been looking out of shape for quite a while now.
Gallas was one of the most important players for Chelsea over the last 2 seasons, if not the most important. But his departure to Arsenal in the summer and the arrival of Cashley Cole has weakened the defence significantly. In fact, the Terry-Gallas partnership was much better than the present Terry-Carvalho partnership.
Apparently, Jose and Abromovich haven't been looking eye-to-eye for a few months now and this is bad news for Chelsea. If Jose leaves this summer, it would be a big loss for the club and whoever else comes in place of him, be it Hiddink or Ancelotti, would find it extremely difficult to fill the boots of Mourinho.
Meanwhile, ManUtd were unlucky not to claim a point at the Emirates. Liverpool did a favor for ManUtd by beating Chelsea but Arsenal has now made a favor for Chelsea by beating ManUtd. And it does make the title-run-in much more exciting this season.
Labels: Abromovich, Chelsea, Mourinho, Sheva, Terry
posted by Lucas @ 5:15 AM
5 Comments:
Long time since I updated my blog.
Sometimes just a lion-hearted approach makes a huge difference. United need not be taught a lesson in that. But they got a taste of their own medicine last night.
I though the result was fair. Manu did not do enough over 90(+4) mins. And as Wenger said there were moments when they just tried to play time.
Ronaldo and Eboue showed that they are not willing to learn..Diving and play acting is an essential component of their game. SAF can learn a thing or 2 from Wenger who openly criticizes Eboue for cheating.
In terms of Mourinho, I wouldn't be surprised if he left Stamford Bridge. Isn't he linked to a club in Italy?
Clarification: I'm not saying he would leave Chelsea this season-- but perhaps next season.
@Sriskandh
Ronaldo has become much stronger this season and the fact that people appreciate him now more so than ever can be seen the 2 consecutive Player of the Month Awards.
@Lena
Mourinho is linked with AC, Inter and Real Madrid. I suppose if he left Chelsea, he would love to clash with Barca again by becoming the coach of Real. I have a feeling he might leave this season.
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