QUOTE(Cloud0890 @ Apr 23 2014, 09:21 AM)
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is ready to make wholesale changes to his starting XI for Sunday's crucial Premier League encounter with Liverpool.Goalkeeper Petr Cech will not play again this season after suffering a shoulder injury in the first half, with captain John Terry facing a similar fate after limping out in the second period with a foot problem.
Midfield duo Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel were booked during the match, ruling them out of the second leg in west London next Wednesday.
The Portuguese coach will consult the Chelsea hierarchy before deciding which players to field at Anfield, with his preference to opt for those who will not feature against Atletico next Wednesday due to the proximity of the matches.
"I can't decide by myself," Mourinho said.
"I think that's a decision I have to listen the club. I'm just a piece, I'm just the manager and no more than that.
"I have to listen to the club. I think the fact that the match is on Sunday I think puts the problem not in my hands.
"We represent English football and we are the only English team that is European competition. Spain has four and gave them all the conditions to try to have success.
"I know what I would do, but I'm not the club. I have to speak with the club.
"I would play with the players that are not going to play Wednesday." http://www.teamtalk.com/news/2483/9279033/...ainst-Liverpool Seems like it translate to something like this?
"Kalau jatuh di anfield, bukan salah saya"
But mourino is a sly fox, granted he is one of the few managers in PL with the will and desire to want to win every game.
Looks like RA's love for euro success may take an upper hand in this situation. Even if it did imply the match with Liverpool for them will be of much lesser importance.
We will treat each game with caution. With a strong mentality and Win remaining 3 games, we win the league title.