Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho could be set to ring the changes after launching a scathing attack on his players following their shock 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United.
The Chelsea manager left his squad in little doubt about his
displeasure after an abject display saw them squander an opportunity to
make ground in the Premier League title race.
Chelsea have an immediate chance to atone for a disjointed
performance — which Mourinho described as lacking in all departments —
when they host German side Schalke in the Champions League this week.Chelsea have an immediate chance to atone for a disjointed
Several of the players who failed to impress at St James’ Park are unlikely to have an opportunity to restore their reputations immediately, with Mourinho ready to shake things up to avoid a repeat of the 90-minute no-show in the northeast.
Taking his own share of the blame for a defeat that leaves Chelsea with just five points from five away league games so far this term, the Portuguese said: “I made 11 mistakes with my team selection — 11 mistakes.
“That’s the feeling I have when my team plays so badly. We deserved to lose because for 45 minutes we played at the level of a friendly. The result is down to the fact that one team wasn’t there.
“There was no aggression there and we lacked intensity. It was a bad performance and it sends me home with a lot to think about because I have to try and understand where a display like this came from. I have to admit I’d be worried if we play like that again.”……..
