This was not in the brochure. This was not in the “Welcome Home Jose’’ script. This was embarrassing. Basle are a decent side with an outstanding individual in Mohamed Salah but Chelsea expected to enjoy a smooth, winning start to their Group E campaign.
Instead, as the final whistle signalled Chelsea’s first group-stage home defeat since 2003, Mourinho marched straight down the tunnel while Roman Abramovich, peering down from the emperor’s box, smiled wanly and shook his head.
Ten minutes later, Abramovich strolled across the pitch, accompanied by his minders, and headed towards the dressing-room. This was not what Abramovich and the Chelsea faithful had expected when Mourinho returned. This was more like the limp end to his first reign exactly six years ago.
After Mourinho’s pre-match talk, the headlines inevitably noted that Chelsea were left with egg on their faces. Mourinho could not point to inexperience or an over-reliance on “beautiful young eggs” as the average age was 27. Chelsea had enough possession, a fraction under 60 per cent, and enough chances, with 11 attempts on goal and nine corners, but badly lacked a cutting edge.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...ch-report.html
A complete and utter disgraceI hope Roman took his baseball bat into the dressing room
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Originally Posted by jake
