You know, it wasn't just Liverpool that the Chelsea boss decided to
talk about yesterday. Jose Mourinho addressed all of the contending
teams in the EPL, including his own Blues side.
Never one to shy from over-the-top statements, Mourinho seemed to
tone it down when speaking about the non-Anfield contenders,
spreading praise around the top of the Premiership side in a way
only he can.
Beginning with his own club, of course, he was not shy to say how
good he thinks it is.
I believe Chelsea have the best players in the world - that's the
way I work. To win is to be the best, and I will always believe in
my team. Who should have won the Golden Boot last season? Didier
Drogba.
On last year's champions, he was surprisingly complimentary when
discussing their title win last season.
They are contenders for the title, of course. Sometimes last year,
after Henrik Larsson had gone, they were playing with a lone
striker, so they did their work well. They have two talents in Nani
and Anderson, who will give them more options.
He also pointed out that Arsenal is a quiet contender following the
loss of Thierry Henry.
No Thierry, but last season they had almost no Thierry. They have
very good young players, mixed with some important ones: William
Gallas, Gilberto, Robin van Persie, Emmanuel Adebayor. They are
without pressure, and this can be in their favour.
The Chelsea skipper even took time to address what some believe is
the fifth team to come to the EPL title party - Tottenham.
They have more England internationals than anybody, they have spent
money, and they have kept all their best players - even Berbatov.
Everyone said he was leaving, so with Berbatov staying, I think
this shows what they want.
So now you know what Mourinho thinks heading into the new
season.