Jose Mourinho news conference On Arsene Wenger reiterating he didnt want to sign Cesc Fabregas in the summer: I dont think thats important. For me he is a Chelsea player and he has been phenomenal for us. He has responsibilitie s and the fact the team is playing well and getting results, I couldnt be happier with the moment we decided to bring him to the club. I dont know if Chelsea was his first choice and Im not even interested in that. For me, he is just one of my players. on Diego Costas fitness and selection for Spain (see 11:48): I dont know how far away he is from being 100% fit. He can play against Arsenal. He had the game against Lisbon, theres been four days in between, so he will be in good condition for Arsenal. What happens during the 15 days he is away with Spain is something that is out of my hands. On the debate whether the Rooney Rule should be adopted in football : There is no racism in football. If you are good, you are good. Football is not stupid to close doors to black people. If you are good, you are the top candidate. On how tough a test Arsenal, who are already six points behind leaders Chelsea, might prove on Sunday: I expect a difficult match. It doesnt matter their approach or what theyre trying to do. They will also be a difficult opponent. I always expect every game, every opponent, a tough game. On the possible reception former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas might receive from travelling supporters at Stamford Bridge on Sunday: The reaction from Arsenal fans - nobody listens. If 40,000 Chelsea fans want, nobody will listen to what 3,000 in red do. I think the feeling should be a good one between him and Arsenal supporters. On his unbeaten record in matches against Arsenal and Arsene Wenger, who suffered a 6-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge last season: The 6-0 is once every 50 years, its not year after year. Its something that happens occasionally. What happens in the past, happens in the past. Can we win again? Of course we can
Posted on: Fri, 03 Oct 2014 16:53:52 +0000