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defiant Jose Mourinho expects to continue as Chelsea boss despite Liverpool
inflicting a sixth defeat in 11 Barclays Premier League games this term.
Mourinho was once again fuming at perceived injustices against his side,
notably the decision not to show Liverpool's Lucas a second yellow card when
the score was 1-1.
Two further strikes followed in Liverpool's 3-1 win, which left Chelsea with
one win in eight games.
Asked if he thought the game was his last as Chelsea boss, Mourinho said:
"No."
Mourinho, who was subject to the first managerial vote of confidence in
Roman Abramovich's 12-year ownership on October 5, will be wary of what the
future holds.
Abramovich was absent from Stamford Bridge so did not witness the defeat or
hear the defiant and supportive chants from the home faithful.
After a terse television interview, Mourinho was initially asked his
thoughts on the contest in the post-match media conference and declined to
give them.
"I'd like to listen more than being questioned," he said.
He was asked how a side which cantered to the title in May had fallen off
the pace so much.
"Did you see the game?" he responded.
Next he was asked about Lucas avoiding a second yellow for a foul on
Ramires.
"What do you think? You are not punished by the FA. I'm punished if I tell
you," said Mourinho, who is subject to two separate and ongoing disciplinary
procedures from the Football Association.
"There are things that are out of our hands," Mourinho added.
"Two minutes extra time (at the end of the first half), we concede the goal
on two minutes 35 seconds.
"Then what happened in the second half everything is a consequence of some
crucial moments.
"Moments that the stadium saw, the players more than see, the players felt
it, from now, what happens is just a consequence."
Mourinho was asked about the support from the Chelsea fans, who sang his
name often throughout, and took the opportunity to make a veiled criticism
of referee Mark Clattenburg and his officials.
"I have some players really sad in the dressing room and I am full of
respect for them. We see it match after match," Mourinho added.
"As professionals they are not getting the respect they deserve. I don't
think we, myself and them, are not going to have a great Saturday dinner,
even families for sure.
"They have the same feelings that we have and I'm really sorry with that
lack of respect for professionals."
Asked to explain what he meant by lack of respect, Mourinho said: "You are
all intelligent guys. If you want to write, you write.
"Next press conference I will bring you nice glasses, maybe you see the game
in a better way."
Mourinho plans to prepare for Wednesday's Champions League Group G clash
with Dynamo Kiev as normal.
"I go home, I go find a sad family," he said.
"I will try to watch some of the rugby (World Cup final) and disconnect a
little bit from this.
"Then I will start preparing the training session for tomorrow morning and
the game for Wednesday."
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