Ex-Man Utd man: I know who's to blame for Chelsea crisis as I've seen it with my own eyes

Mark Bosnich says manager Jose Mourinho has taken an unfair portion of the blame for their struggles

MARK BOSNICH insists the Chelsea players are to blame for their terrible start to the season.

 

The former Manchester United goalkeeper, who also played for the Blues, believes he has the privilege of being able to view their struggles from a slightly different perspective as an ex-player.
Manager Jose Mourinho has taken most of the blame and his job has come under intense pressure.
And while some reports even suggest the players have even turned on their boss, Bosnich thinks it is far too easy just to point the finger at him.

“For me, from an ex-pro’s point of view, it’s always more down to the players than it is the manager,” he told talkSPORT.
“Yes, the manager can set the tone, but he doesn’t go out onto the pitch and play.
“The bottom line is that it doesn’t matter how good your side is, if you’ve got four of five of your best players playing below their best ability, you’re going to struggle.

 

“Especially in a league like the Premier League, where the depth is second to none in the whole world in terms of the team that can beat you, it’s a battle every week.

"But if anyone can turn it around…"

Mourinho appears to have begun the re-building process with a 2-1 victory over Dynamo Kiev in the Champions League last night.

 

Bosnich thinks the players, who helped earn a much-needed win last night, are more responsible

Bosnich made five appearances during his short spell at Stamford Bridge

He also seems to have the backing of the Stamford Bridge faithful and Bosnich thinks it is well deserved.

“As we saw last night he still has the massive support of the fans, he added."

"And – because of his past and what he’s achieved in the game – if there’s anyone who deserves a bit of time, it is Jose Mourinho.

“This is probably the first time he’s suffered a run this in his career, but it’s also the longest he’s ever been at one club, so I would give him time to make it right at Chelsea.”