Written by Randy Capps at The Comeback
In the midst of a disastrous Premier League campaign that has the defending champions just one point above the relegation zone in 16th place, Chelsea has fired its manager, Jose Mourinho, this morning.
It’s a move that some would argue should have been made weeks ago.
The numbers certainly make it look that way:
60% – Jose Mourinho’s second spell in charge of Chelsea yielded a 60% Premier League win rate, compared to 71% during his first spell. Dip.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 17, 2015
Jose Mourinho’s Premier League record pic.twitter.com/Nqq6haNQ4E
— 90thMin (@90thMin) December 17, 2015
Jose Mourinho has been reportedly fired by Chelsea. Chelsea’s 9 Premier League losses this season are most in any season under Mourinho.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 17, 2015
And, of course, there were his bizarre comments after the most recent loss to Leicester City.
“Some of them need to rethink the way they live Chelsea, the way they live football, they live their job,” he told Chelsea TV.
“Chelsea is big, football is more than a job, it’s a passion. Every match on the pitch you should live with an unbelievable passion. How many millions would love to be football players and they can’t be? You shouldn’t waste any minutes on the pitch, you should enjoy every minute and you should give absolutely everything.
“Yes, I feel frustrated with some players and I feel that some others give absolutely everything and don’t deserve to lose.”
I understand why the move has been made. That said, I’m about to offer a minority opinion:
I’m not sure firing him right now was the right move.
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