“There are no divers at Chelsea" says Jose Mourinho
Chelsea manager Jose Dos Santos Mournho
Following the ridiculous plunge to the ground by Ramires in a hopeless attempt to con the referee into giving a penalty, Jose Mourinho has come out and admitted the simulation, and insists Andre Mariner’s decision of yellow carding the Brazilian was spot on.
Mourinho said: “I’ve not spoken with Ramires yet, but I will, and remind him what we think. If Marriner is so close and makes that decision, it’s because he is right, perfect”
He goes on to mention the importance of apprehending the offenders day in day out, at every game to get rid of simulation in the football.
“But let’s do it every game, every stadium, every player, let’s do that” he said
However, the Portuguese manager is adamant that there are no divers at Chelsea, and highlights the importance of supporting the referees.
“I maintain there are no divers at Chelsea. I maintain it. In isolated cases, the referees attack it, the manager supports the referee, so I think we are doing well” he said
“Now let’s see if the others do the same as us. You will see when Oscar dives again or when Ramires does in the same situation. Let’s see when that is” he said. (in relation to Oscar’s dive against Southampton in the Premier League)
“We had two of the best referees, Atkinsion and Marriner, in these two games” he added.
The eccentric manager also says that the real divers in other teams are not meted out the punishment their acts deserve.
“In other clubs there are real divers who are not booked. If you want to look at players that are doing that every weekend, it’s very easy to do it. Sit in front of the television every weekend and you will find them.” he said.
The 50-year old voiced his concerns of the European scenario where the referees do not necessarily share a similar philosophy. He also predicts a tough fate for the Premier League clubs participating in the various European competitions because of the same.
“In this country we are fighting against it and when you go to the Champions League and Europe League you will get referees from other countries and cultures, players without this education that we are trying to do to our players” he said
“I know that English teams will be punished in European competition”
“And you will see something against English teams will happen, for sure.”
“I’m very worried, not about the Premier League, but about European competition. We will not change our minds, our philosophy. But in European competitions the English teams have a reason to be worried.” he concluded.