The Nigeria international’s future at Stamford Bridge looks bleak, having so far failed to feature under Antonio Conte and yet to open talks over a new contract
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Antonio Conte has seen his side win three of the first three league games played at home. The former Juventus manager will be keen to extend that record when his side host the Red Devils today
Costa has started this season like the marauding forward Mourinho signed from Atletico Madrid, scoring seven goals in eight Premier League games, and he will be relishing the highly-charged atmosphere expected on Sunday
Gianluca Di Tondo, the Senior Director Global Heineken Brand at Heineken, said: “Preparing for UEFA Champions League match night makes the experience even better. With a little bit of thought and effort, fans and their friends will have a greater experience
The Manchester derby will play host to another meeting between the pair this season following their appointments this summer, but Guardiola insists that facing the likes of Mourinho and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp help him to improve
When asked in his first press conference as United manager what the aim is this season, whether it is to compete or win trophies, Mourinho told reporters: “It depends on the way you want to face it. I was never very good playing with words and hiding behind words and hiding behind philosophies. I was never good with that. I never tried to be. I was almost much more aggressive in my approach with the risks that can bring
Mourinho has tended to move swiftly for dominant centre-backs at his previous clubs and it is clear he has been impressed by the African’s performances in La Liga and the Europa League
Former Chelsea boss Mourinho will take charge of the England team, while Ranieri will be in charge of the Rest of the World side.
“I think confidence is everything, if a manager doesn’t believe in you, trust me there’s no way you can succeed,” Mikel told Goal. “Even if you do things right he would always make sure he finds fault
Mourinho, who left Chelsea for the second time in December, has often been linked with the Old Trafford job and is in line to become the highest-paid manager ever, according to The Sun
While many reports have suggested that Mourinho will set up shop at Old Trafford once the season comes to a close in the summer, The Sun claim that the self-proclaimed ‘special one’ could be appointed as early as next week
The newspaper claims that the former Chelsea boss has launched “a detailed charm offensive” with the letter, in which he allegedly explains his plans to improve the team and reiterated “his strong desire to manage the club”
And while Chelsea remain rooted in the bottom half of the table going into 2016, Mikel believes the mood in the dressing room has been lifted since Guus Hiddink took over
Arsenal star, Mesut Ozil, who played under him at Real Madrid, has backed Mourinho to be a success at United
It was a surreal afternoon at the Bridge, with Mourinho’s name ringing out from the stands regularly and both Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa on the end of booing from their own supporters
“His three league titles, FA Cup, Community Shield and three League Cup wins over two spells make him the most successful manager in our 110-year history. But both Jose and the board agreed results have not been good enough this season and believe it is in the best interests of both parties to go our separate ways
From there, Stoke looked a team revitalised as they went on to win the next two – a couple of 1-0 wins away to Aston Villa and Swansea City – though the feel-good factor would not last
The 42-year-old was dismissed in August after being publicly criticised by Mourinho for treating Eden Hazard during the 2-2 draw with Swansea City on the opening day of the season
Mourinho’s future with the Blues has faced intense scrutiny over the past few weeks, but Mikel has stated that the Chelsea players are fully behind the Portuguese coach
The Blues comfortably won the title in the 2014-15 campaign, but they have struggled this term as they currently reside 15th in the table, 11 points behind leaders, Manchester City