Fabregas backs Jose Mourinho and denies reports of mutiny

Simon Foster 05:46 12/11/2015
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  • Backing the boss: Fabregas.

    Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas insists manager Jose Mourinho has the full backing of his players despite the Blues’ dismal start to their Premier League title defence.

    Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Stoke was Chelsea’s seventh league loss and saw the London club head into the international break 16th in the standings, with just 11 points from 12 games.

    The result left Mourinho’s future looking more uncertain than ever, but the Portuguese, who was unable to attend Saturday’s contest due to a one-match stadium ban, retains the trust of his squad.

    “I don’t think Mou will be sacked,” the 28-year-old told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. “The coach trusts us and we trust him.

    “We all have to work together to come out of this bad spell. The level of play at Chelsea does not correspond with the results, but I’m certain that we will improve. I feel good and I trust this group.”

    Earlier this month, Fabregas denied reports that he was organising a “mini-revolt” at Chelsea and reiterated he was happy to work under Mourinho.

    “I don’t know where that came from,” the former Arsenal captain said. “Someone invented a story saying that I was leaking information from the changing room.

    “I have dignity and I had to defend myself. My relationship with Mourinho is good, as always.”

    Despite Fabregas’ latest assurances, Mourinho’s position at Stamford Bridge remains decidedly suspect as results have failed to improve and the impression remains he has fallen out with a number of first-team players.

    Fabregas and John Terry have so far been the most vocal in support of the Portuguese while goalkeeper Asmir Begovic – albeit only to television networks – and midfielder Nemanja Matic fulfilled media duties in the wake of the Stoke defeat. Both spoke of the manager’s influence despite his absence from the Britannia Stadium.

    Chelsea’s next Premier League match is home to Norwich on Saturday, November 21.

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