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Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho's weekly Chelsea press conference

Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's pre-match press conference ahead of the league leaders' match against Burnley.
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Jose Mourinho condemned the action of Chelsea fans that prevented a black man from boarding a train in Paris earlier this week, saying that he felt "ashamed" of the incident.

The manager spoke about the incident during his pre-match press conference ahead of his side's match against Burnley this weekend.

Mourinho also revealed that John Obi Mikel is the only player out injured this week.

Read what else the manager discussed below.


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Good afternoon! Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will be holding his press conference ahead of tomorrow's match against Burnley at Stamford Bridge shortly. When the sides met on the opening weekend of the season, Chelsea came away with a 3-1 win.

All the talk in the last few days has been about the incident in Paris, which saw Chelsea fans prevent a black man from boarding a train. The club have already condemned the behaviour and banned three fans that were linked to the incident, but the manager will surely be asked about it this afternoon. A number of other managers have spoken about the incident, with Arsene Wenger describing it as "pathetic", while QPR's Chris Ramsey, who is the only black manager is the Premier League, said that the supporters are not real fans.

Here are some of the preparations at Chelsea's stadium ahead of this weekend's clash:


Chelsea have a mixed run coming up in March, as they will face West Ham and Southampton, who are in the mix for European places, as well as Hull City, who are battling for their Premier League status at the other end of the table, as well as the League Cup final against Tottenham and the second leg of their Champions League tie against PSG.

Don't forget, we have live coverage from this match, as well as all Premier League fixtures from an hour prior to kickoff, as well as team news, player ratings and loads more, so make sure you join us tomorrow to follow this match.

Another topic that could come up this lunchtime is John Terry's future at the club. The defender is coming to the end of his contract, and has expressed his desire to remain at the club earlier this week.

Right the, the manager is in his seat and ready to go, so let's see what he has to say...

Straight to the subject of the racism incident in Paris, Mourinho said: "We want to make clear out disgust on behalf of everyone at the club with regard to the incident on the Paris Metro, we are appalled. I felt ashamed when I found out what happened. I refuse to be connected with the people. They are not Chelsea. This is not Chelsea."

Mourinho is asked about previous comments where he suggested that there wasn't racism in football. But he clarifies: "I didn't say that, I said about clubs choosing managers or players because of race. I'm saying a club never refuses a top manager or player because of race, I'm not saying there's no racism in football."

Mourinho reiterates that those found to have been involved will not be welcome at the club: "We have suspended three individuals. If they are shown to be guilty, they will be banned for life. We have taken swift and decisive action so far."

There has been talk of the victim being invited to Stamford Bridge, and Mourinho tells reporters: "I don't even know if the gentleman loves football but for sure, he would love to feel that the people who had this action with him are not the football club. There are the true Chelsea supporters so yes I would support the idea even not knowing if the gentleman loves football or not."

Attention turns to John Terry's future at the club, confirming: "John is winning the challenge to get a one-year extension. It is what he wants, what the club wants. Sooner or later he will get a season contract."

Attention turns to this weekend's match, and Mourinho confirms that his only injury issue is John Obi Mikel, who is still out for around two weeks, but that he has an otherwise fully fit squad for the visit of Burnley.

Mourinho is asked about compatriot Luis Figo following the launch of his bid to be FIFA president yesterday. The manager responds: "I am very proud of his evolution, Win or lose the election, he's already won credibility, he showed his passion for the game."

After confirming that everyone except Mikel is fit, Mourinho reveals that he is surprised Eden Hazard was not injured against PSG: "After Paris, we had no recurrence of any injury, and Eden is a lucky boy not to be injured. During the game I was aware of the number of fouls. I wasn't counting, but was aware he was surrounded and fouled, but only on TV could I understand the dimension of the foul."

Sticking with the Belgian, Mourinho adds: "He is honest, loyal, he doesn't provoke opponents and try to create emotional reactions but in this moment he is a difficult person to stop. And at the moment it is going over the line but I am proud of him for being this kind of honest kid on the pitch and I leave it with the authorities to do something if they feel they need to do."

That's it from Mourinho this week, so make sure you join us again tomorrow to see whether Chelsea can maintain their seven-point gap. Until then, thanks for joining me this afternoon. Goodbye.

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