The Blues hierarchy are said to be increasingly concerned about the conduct of the manager following his dismissal at West HamUnder pressure: Jose Mourinho has seen Chelsea suffer a nightmare start to the season
Jose Mourinho will be clinging to his job if Chelsea
lose to Liverpool on Saturday.
The Stamford Bridge club on Sunday insisted the
Blues boss still enjoyed their support despite a fifth
league defeat of the season.
Owner Roman Abramovich is believed to have been out
of the country this weekend celebrating his birthday.
But the Chelsea hierarchy are said to be increasingly
concerned about the conduct of the manager,
following his dismissal at West Ham.
The FA will wait to receive referee Jon Moss’ report of his half-time confrontation with the Portguese before deciding upon further action.
Chelsea will face a charge of failing to control their players after Nemanja Matic was sent off and five stars were booked.
Mourinho will be on the bench for Tuesday’s Capital One Cup game at Stoke and then it’s a lunchtime showdown with Liverpool at the Bridge on Saturday.
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Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf said: “I’d like to see him stay – anyone can have a poor season. I hope he will do better next season if he stays.”
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