Jose Mourinho says he will ‘always be a blue’ ahead of return to Chelsea with Benfica
Mourinho makes Chelsea admission ahead of UCL game
- Jose Mourinho declared he would "always be a blue" upon his return to Stamford Bridge as manager of Benfica for a Champions League match against Chelsea.
- Mourinho, Chelsea's most successful manager despite being sacked twice, emphasised his mutual historical connection with the club, stating they helped each other become bigger.
- He noted that Chelsea uniquely honours its past figures with displays like those in the Ted Drake Suite, unlike many other clubs that seem to want to delete history.
- His return coincides with a sensitive period for current Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca, who is under pressure following three defeats in four matches.
- Mourinho expressed support for Chelsea's current direction under Maresca, citing the club's recent Conference League and Club World Cup victories as building trust and confidence.