According to the Punch, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to Victor Moses, describing the player as being terrific. In a pre-match conference in the United States on Monday the Portuguese paid particular attention to the
Nigerian, who won the penalty that Eden
Hazard scored against Inter before assisting Andre Schurrle’s late
finish in the 2-0 win over AC Milan on Sunday. Moses was introduced into
the Milan game in the second half together with compatriot Mikel Obi.
Mourinho who spoke largely on his new
squad said that he would have to change his team from match to match but
was delighted to have so many options available to him. He then
emphasised the game-changing potential of Moses whom the club acquired
last year under Roberto di Matteo.
He said, “Victor (Moses) has been
terrific. He is another one who is working very hard. He hasn’t missed a
single minute of a training session.
“I think Victor is a very good option
for us. In Victor’s position we have Hazard, (Kevin) De Bruyne, Schurrle
– it’s a position where a coach can make a change during a match and
give new life and fresh blood to the team. He is a player who makes the
squad stronger and gives us options.”
The Mourinho comment should end all
transfer speculations tied to Moses. The Super Eagles player was heavily
linked in a move to Everton where his former boss at Wigan Athletic
Roberto Martinez has just taken charge as a replacement for David Moyes.
Eden Hazard, Juan Mata and Oscar all
impressed last term and Moses also played his part, which now leaves
Mourinho with some major selection decisions to ponder ahead of the new
season. But the returnee manager says he is glad to have so many good
players to ensure Chelsea enjoy a successful year.
“Where can I fit all the players in? I
hope to play 60 matches. So we will use rotation of players that’s for
sure,” Mourinho told reporters.
The Stamford Bridge team finished third
in the Premier League last term and were eliminated at the group stage
in the Champions League but, under interim manager Rafael Benitez,
reached the semi finals of the FA Cup and won the Europa League.
Chelsea will face Real Madrid on
Wednesday in the finals of the Guinness International Champions Cup
competition to be played in Miami. By the weekend Moses highlighted how
excited he was with the games in the US and as well confirmed he would
be in South Africa with the Eagles for the Nelson Mandela Challenge.
Can you describe Victor Moses in just One word?
Moses is a perfect player
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