Mourinho: Sneijder the ideal number 10

Goal understands that Abramovich does have significant concerns but his continuing support for Mourinho largely stems from the lack of available options to replace him midway through the season, as well as the huge compensation packages that would be due to the Portuguese and his backroom staff. In the game I told him, from a distance, that I was not happy with the movement he did.

The 28-year-old has been the Premier League’s stand-out player this season, equalling former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in 10 consecutive league matches. I demand a lot from someone in that position.

“Wesley Sneijder and Deco are my ideal number 10’s”.

Chelsea won their last two matches and fans already started feeling giddy that the Blues had found back their winning ways but they may have been handed a awful sign as they have been hit with double injury to two key players as both Brazilian midfielder Ramires and club captain John Terry have been injured. I like a number 10 to get in the box. I like a number 10 to score Oscar goals against Maccabi. Every position is important but it is an important position.

“A number 10 for me is an eight-and-a-half when the team loses the ball and a nine-and-a-half when the team has the ball”.

“The complete number 10s”.

Manager and player have different ideas of a number 10’s role.

“They lost a very good player in Willian, they got a very good player in (Christian) Eriksen. I don’t think so”.

Chelsea’s target for the season is now to qualify for the Champions League and a victory over top four contenders Spurs would provide Mourinho’s side with a massive boost ahead of the busy December schedule. But by my surprise, Maccabi trained after us. “I can analyse Didier’s interview with pleasure, but not Didier selling books”. And I learn with experiences.