John Terry reveals banned Jose Mourinho delivered message to Chelsea players

John Terry insists the Chelsea players have Jose Mourinho's backing

JOHN TERRY insists it was business as usual when preparing for Chelsea's trip to Stoke today, despite Jose Mourinho serving a stadium ban.

 

Manager Mourinho was banned from the Britannia Stadium as punishment for his behaviour to referee Jon Moss two weeks ago.

He travelled with the squad to their hotel but did not accompany his players on the team coach

 

And captain Terry outlined the instructions Mourinho, 52, left his men.

"The manager did all the work at the training ground and hotel, so we know as players what to do on the field," Terry told Sky Sports.

"He's told us to concentrate on our job, the staff will deal with on-pitch actions.

"The responsibility is on our shoulders, it's down to us to deliver on the field.

"The manager has done his work."

 

Earlier in the week Terry backed Mourinho over reports there was squad unrest at Chelsea.

“In the last few days we’ve had ridiculous stories about what’s happening within the dressing room,” said Terry.

“In my whole career I’ve never heard a player come out with those words.

“The player wouldn’t be let out of the dressing room, let’s be honest. It wouldn’t go down too well.

“I’ve seen players’ faces with the disappointment after results. The players are 100% behind the manager. We are together.

“The players will stand up and say – and I will personally – we’ve not been good enough. We take that on our shoulders. We know what we need to do.

“It’s going to take a dressing room that sticks together. We are prepared to fight. The fans want to see people putting their bodies on the line. That’s the bare minimum.”