Lack of signings reason for Chelsea’s current woes, Mourinho claims

JOSE Mourinho says a lack of signings left Chelsea’s players in the comfort zone and caused the woeful Premier League title defence that prompted his departure.

Chelsea were dominant last season as Mourinho won his third and the club’s fourth Premier League crown, the Blues topping the table by eight points from nearest rivals Manchester City.

However, their attempt to retain the championship has been hugely disappointing and Mourinho parted company with the club for the second time in December after the team lost nine of their opening 16 league matches, while rumours surfaced of dressing room discontent.

The Portuguese believes Chelsea’s failure in the transfer market was a key factor, with Everton defender John Stones among the targets they missed out on during the close-season.

And the former Porto, Inter and Real Madrid coach feels that a lack of investment contributed to Chelsea’s stars underperforming.

“If you are in a club that wins, if you want to win again, you have to create instability in the winners,” he told Sky Sports.
• Culled from Soccerway.com