Monday 27 May 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Mourinho Back to Chealsea

Mourinho spotted in London at favourite Chelsea Harbour haunt with Special One in town for Wembley jaunt Jose Mourinho appeared to be back in London on Monday morning and was spotted by some eagle-eyed Chelsea supporters. The Portuguese manager was seen at 9.30am in Imperial Wharf, Chelsea Harbour, walking along the riverbank with two other men - less than one mile away from Stamford Bridge.  Chelsea fan Laith Al-Hashimi, with parents Sarra and Kussay, was having coffee on their balcony when they spotted him. The manager went to Wembley to watch the Play-off Final between Crystal Palace and Watford, presumably to watch Chelsea youngster Nathaniel Chalobah, who plays for the Hornets on loan. Along with AC Milan, Inter, Everton, Valencia, Juventus and LA Galaxy and Madrid, Chelsea will participate in the Guinness International Champions Cup. The Sun Life Stadium in Miami will feature two double-headers, the first of which is on July 27. The fixtures are yet to be arranged to Mourinho could dodge his old charges if he is lucky. Chelsea played a pair of post-season friendlies against Premier League opponents Man City in St Louis and New York last week. Both were high-scoring and entertaining affairs, which the Blues lost 4-3 and 5-3 respectively. David Luiz said he was excited about the arrival of the Special One. He said: ‘Everyone in football knows him. Many people say he’s great to work with. 'I follow football history and I know the history of Mourinho. He has huge credibility across the world and, of course, I’m excited when you are about to work with a very good coach.’ Demba Ba, like Luiz, did not play under Mourinho the first time the Portuguese was in charge at Chelsea but he, too, cannot wait for the experience to start. ‘I don’t know him but you see the way people talk about him, what he has achieved and the way he can turn a good player into a world-class player. 'If you work hard he helps you as your manager and gives you confidence. As a footballer that’s one of the most important things to have — confidence from everybody around you, and especially the manager. I guess he is one of those who can do this.’

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