Jose
Mourinho says Chelsea did nothing wrong and acted correctly when midfielder
Oscar was feared to have suffered a head injury last month.
Chelsea's approach in dealing with a head knock sustained by Thibaut
Courtois was criticised after last October's clash with Arsenal, when the
goalkeeper initially played on before being replaced.
The Blues' handling of Oscar, who was clattered by Gunners goalkeeper David
Ospina on April 26, was questioned by Dr Willie Stewart, who has been named
on a Football Association concussion panel which met for the first time this
week.
Oscar was felled by Ospina after 16 minutes, but, after treatment, played on
before being replaced at half-time. Dr Stewart told the Mail on Sunday last
week he was "amazed" that happened.
"He didn't have a head injury," said Mourinho.
"He had a shock, (a) strong contact with Ospina. It was not a head injury.
"The medical department were fantastic with the treatment they gave him, in
the decision to bring him out (of the game)."
Brazil midfielder Oscar subsequently sustained a thigh injury which has
ruled him out for the rest of the season and this summer's Copa America.
Chelsea are understood to be unhappy with Stewart's comments, made in a
Sunday newspaper, given the neuropathologist has been named on the FA panel.
The Blues, who are totally supportive of their medical team's actions,
privately expressed the belief that Stewart flouted General Medical Council
guidelines by judging a clinical situation in which he did not examine
Oscar.
Chelsea also questioned Stewart's place on the panel of experts as a result
of his comments.
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