Jose
Mourinho says he regrets using the word 'campaign' when claiming his Chelsea
side had more than their fair share of bad refereeing decisions this season.
He was fined £25,000 for suggesting a refereeing conspiracy, complaining
after Cesc Fabregas was denied a penalty at Southampton, and had a memorable
appearance on Goals on Sunday to complain about a series of perceived
injustices, including a heavy tackle by Ashley Barnes on midfielder Nemanja
Matic.
Speaking before Chelsea's final game of the season, at home to Sunderland,
Mourinho said: "I'm not the kind of person to regret. What you did, you did.
What happened, happened. You cannot change things. Time does not go back.
"We had lots of mistakes against us, that's the reality, but that's
football. Maybe "campaign" is not a nice word. Maybe I would take that word
out from my explanation and my comments, but that's the reality.
"We had very bad decisions over a big period of time. But I also made bad
decisions, no problem."
Sunday's game at Stamford Bridge will be a celebration of Chelsea's title
success, but it could also mark a final game in their colours for
long-serving keeper Petr Cech.
Cech has been linked with a move across London to Arsenal, and Mourinho says
he will play a part against Sunderland if he overcomes a muscle injury in
time. The 33-year-old only returned to full training on Friday.
"I'm not sure he is fit," Mourinho added. "He's working hard to try and be
fit. Today is the first session he'll do with the team. I would like him to
be fit, yes, but let's see."
But Mourinho admitted he would still rather see the Czech Republic
international stay at Stamford Bridge even though he has given him
permission to speak to other clubs if they can offer him a more regular
role.
He said: "This is a very personal thing. I don't want to speak about it. I'd
like him to stay, I have no preferences if he leaves."
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