No Dressing-Room Unrest Over Ballack - Mourinho
(Goal.com) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed allegations that he has had to deal with unrest in the Blues' dressing-room from players unhappy about the contribution of Michael Ballack.
There have been reports in both the English and German media hinting at disquiet about the form of the Germany star, who joined Chelsea in the summer.
Speaking ahead of tonight's Carling Cup semi-final against League Two Wycombe Wanderers, Mourinho said: "Reports about problems in the dressing room are not correct.
"Do we want more from him [Ballack] in terms of performance? Not from him, from everybody."
Mourinho also added that press comment and speculation would not pressurise him into changing his team.
He said: "If the objective is to put some kind of pressure on me, then no chance, because I pick the team, nobody else does it. Press opinions, other player opinions are not for me.
"He plays against Wycombe and I hope it is the first step for him to play his first English cup final."
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Comments
That saves me. Tahnks for being so sensible!
Posted by: Nash | June 21, 2011 03:51 AM