Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho told he is safe for now by Roman Abramovich

Jose Mourinho's Chelsea have made their worst start to a season in 37 years

JOSE MOURINHO has been given the unprecedented public backing of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

 

Mourinho, has been told by Abramovich that he has the club’s “full support” – but has effectively been put on notice as the Russian billionaire warned that results must improve. 

Mourinho, whose side have won only two of their opening eight Premier League matches in Chelsea’s worst start to a season in 37 years, are just two places outside the relegation zone.

Mourinho met with Abramovich after Saturday’s disastrous 3-1 home defeat by Southampton and was told his position is safe after effectively asking the board to sack him or back him in his post-match press conference.

Mourinho was last night also told he could be facing a fine after being charged with misconduct by the FA in relation to his comments after Saturday’s match. 

He accused officials of being afraid to give penalties to Chelsea after Radamel Falcao had an appeal turned down by referee Robert Madley.