'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s trip to the Emirates, Jose Mourinho told the media that Didier Drogba is “good” for the tie, while he isn't sure of Loic Remy and would review Diego Costa's situation tomorrow.
The Portuguese manager says that Remy and Drogba have done well in Costa’s absence but “the reality is that we are coping with the difficulties of every match without him.”
He also said regarding Chelsea’s striker situation that young Dominic Solanke did not play with the U-21s this week so that he could be ready if needed for the first team.
Eden Hazard’s links to Real Madrid’
Mourinho reiterated that Eden Hazard just signed a new contract and has had a lot of time to think about it. He also said, “He likes Chelsea, he likes the team and made a commitment.
“I don’t think he’s interested in going [to Madrid].”
On his impressive record against Arsene Wenger
Jose compares his record with his time at Real Madrid and his relationship with the Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone. He believes that the achievement for him will be to win the match on Sunday and the past 12 games do not matter.
He said, “I don’t look to numbers. I don’t look to what I did against this manager or that club. I think my players don’t even know about the details.
“What they [the players] care about is how we work all week and the confidence we have. I think this is what matters.”
On Patrick Bamford's future
Patrick Bamford on loan from Chelsea at Middlesbrough was recently voted Sky Bet Championship Player of the Year. When asked about his future, Mourinho replied, “I don’t think he should be thinking about his future.
“I think he should be thinking about the next two matches.”
“He can be promoted.”
Fabregas’ return to the Emirates
Earlier, Arsene Wenger urged Arsenal fans to show Cesc Fabregas respect on his return to Emirates. When asked about the same Jose Mourinho characteristically avoided speaking about Fabregas’ past.
However, he praised Fabregas’ performances for Chelsea and said “We explained our project. Good projects usually mean titles. He wanted that. That's all I can say.”
On Fabregas’ return to the Emirates stadium, he said, “Frank Lampard came back to Stamford Bridge with Manchester City and there was no problem. I can’t see why it can’t be the same for Fabregas at Arsenal.”’
Finally, when asked, "How do you see this title compared to...", Jose interrupted saying, “We didn't win this one yet. There are no ifs in football, only yes or no.”
