Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho's weekly Chelsea press conference

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he has an almost fully fit squad for Chelsea's trip to Sunderland in the Premier League this weekend.

Only youngster Nathan Ake misses out with a hamstring injury.

The league leaders are unbeaten heading into their match at the Stadium of Light.

Read what else the manager discussed in his pre-match press conference below:

2.20pmThat's it from Mourinho today, so make sure you're back here tomorrow to find out if Chelsea can maintain their unbeaten run. Until then, thanks for joining me this afternoon, goodbye.

2.17pmMourinho believes that his side's form is all down to the players' hard work: "It's their responsibility. We can put everything at their disposal. We're here all day if they want to be."

2.14pmWith the transfer window nearing, Chelsea have been linked to Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi. Mourinho dismisses the rumours: "Your world has changed so much that our world has changed. It's so easy to have untruths circulating. Some people put news without confirming. Speak about rumours like true. It's obviously not true."

2.11pmMourinho is asked about his reaction following the Champions League win earlier this week, and he insists: "I have enough experience not to be over the moon when we win or in hell when we lose. We've improved where we can without worrying about other factors and other teams."

2.09pmThe manager particularly singles out Eden Hazard for praise: "We were winning 5-0 against Schalke and in the 88th minute Eden Hazard made a big sprint to defend."

2.07pmMourinho insists that he is happy with every player in his squad this season: "My untouchables are the ones who aren't playing, they are responsible for what we are doing. They are all ready to help. Every player in my squad is fantastic and I'm so happy with all of them. The only risk we don't have is complacency."

2.05pmFabregas recently said that he is currently playing the best football of his career, which pleases his manager: "If Cesc Fabregas says he is playing the best football of his career that means something. You can see it in his body language."

2.03pmMourinho starts by revealing that everyone except Nathan Ake is fit for the trip, and that he won't be rotating his side: "For us every competition is important so we don't rest players and we try to play with our best team."

2.01pmRight then, Mourinho is ready to go...

1.59pmYou'll be able to follow live coverage from this match with Sports Mole from an hour before kickoff tomorrow, as well as plenty of post-match reaction.

1.56pmThe visitors will be taking the league's second highest goalscorer with them. Diego Costa has netted 11 times in the league this season, including one hat-trick and a brace.

1.53pmHere's Cesar Azpilicueta and Gary Cahill taking a slightly alternative approach to their preparations for this match:

Cesar Azpilicueta v Gary Cahill at table tennis... https://t.co/YqU2E4yrp9 #CFC

— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) November 28, 2014

1.50pmThe Blues should come into this match full of confidence, having thrashed Schalke in the Champions League in midweek, securing their place in the knockout stages. Mourinho named a strong side for that match, so might consider resting some of his regulars for this outing. Hopefully he'll give some indications about his side this afternoon.

1.47pmGood afternoon! Jose Mourinho is due to speak to the media shortly ahead of his side's match against Sunderland in the Premier League this weekend, where they will be looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season.

Live Coverage: Jose Mourinho's weekly Chelsea press conference

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