JOSE MOURINHO insists Shaun Wright-Phillips is 'loved' at
Chelsea. The ex-Manchester City star has endured a nightmare stint
since joining the Blues from Manchester City two years ago. But his
fortunes are likely to change this season with Mourinho returning
to a 4-3-3 formation.
Arjen Robben's impending exit to Real Madrid could also boost the
England winger's stake for a regular starting spot. And Mourinho
has revealed Wright-Phillips is more than happy with life at
Stamford Bridge.
The Blues boss said: "His team-mates love him and I think that's
very important for a player to feel confident where he is. "I think
that Shaun is a great example for other people. "Being a great
professional is the key, and even in bad moments he never gave up.
"He was always open to criticism, to learn, to improve, to work.
"He was never happy with what he had, he always wanted more. "But
at the same time, he respected fellow players, he respected the
manager. "He was always ready for everything. Ready to be first
choice, ready to be on the bench and ready even, to be out of the
game. "I think being a great example of a good professional was the
key for him. "We believe in him, he believes in us, he is happy
with the way we work."
