Pulis rejects Chelsea crisis claims

But Louis van Gaal missed out on both players in what has been a disastrous few days for the Red Devils, with Spain worldwide Pedro choosing Chelsea and Manchester City beating their fierce local rivals to sign Argentina defender Otamendi. Almost, but not yet. I’m not happy with the results and the players are not happy with the results.

“For me everything started with the fact that finally we understood that the player was ready to leave the club of his dreams, the club of his heart, where he played since he was a kid and where he won everything”.

Pedro has declared himself delighted with his move to Stamford Bridge and earned a ringing endorsement from new manager Jose Mourinho, who labelled the three-time Champions League victor “one of the best in the world”. He did not rule out the arrival of John Stones from Everton, or another major deal. “It depends on whether you can do something you really believe you cannot pass up”.

“Let’s see what happens”.

Nevertheless, he conceded that neither he nor his players had competed at the requisite level in their first two games. Asked about the statistic, he replied: “If I was superstitious I’d say that when I start the season 2-2 I go on to win the treble”. What we are trying to do this week?

“Of course, we’re trying to work as hard as we can for a couple of additions but even those we are not going to comment on”. I go to the gym every day now to get fitter.

“We normally train very well but this week we trained better than ever”, Mourinho told his press conference on Friday.

“Not one is happy”.

Hardly the ideal destination then, for a side looking to correct a worrying start to the season that has left them with just one point and a growing list of problems after the opening two games of the season.

“He deserves respect, there are always little chinks, but whenever I’ve dealt with him he’s been first class”. I’m not happy with (Branislav) Ivanovic’s form, (Gary) Cahill, John (Terry), Azpi (Cesar Azpilicueta), Eden (Hazard), (Cesc) Fabregas, (Nemanja) Matic.

It also sounded like Rooney’s admission had been something the player had also made to the manager, privately, following what is now a run of eight matches without a goal which will be all the more concerning given he has been restored to the centre-forward’s role for this campaign. Use the links below to download and get more from Indy Football…