Jose Mourinho 'doesn't need to clean the dressing room' as Chelsea boss says he won't demand changes in transfer window

By Neil Ashton for MailOnline

Published: 07:47 EST, 20 November 2015 | Updated: 11:49 EST, 20 November 2015

Jose Mourinho insists he has no intention of 'cleaning' the Chelsea dressing room in January by making wholesale changes to his under-performing squad.

Mourinho, preparing for Saturday's clash with Norwich in the Barclays Premier League, insists he trusts the champions to finish in the top four.

The Chelsea manager said: 'I will not ask for any changes. I will not ask the board in January. I'm happy with the players. I trust the players.

Jose Mourinho says he won't be making any changes to his Chelsea squad in the January transfer window

Jose Mourinho says he won't be making any changes to his Chelsea squad in the January transfer window

Mourinho says he has trust in his players as they look to overcome a poor start to the season

Mourinho says he has trust in his players as they look to overcome a poor start to the season

The Blues boss says he backs his players to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season

The Blues boss says he backs his players to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League this season

Mourinho was speaking at his Chelsea pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday's clash with Norwich

'I don't need to clean the dressing room, as I heard was written somewhere. And I don't need to ask the club to spend money in January.

'We put ourselves in a great situation together by being champions. We put ourselves together in this situation in the Premier League. We have to be together, again, to put it right.'

The Barclays Premier League champions are 16th in the table, with three wins and seven losses in 12 games leaving them three points clear of the relegation zone and 15 adrift of leaders Manchester City.

Mourinho was the subject of the first managerial vote of confidence in Roman Abramovich's 12-year ownership last month.

The caveat of the board's support was that results must improve, but Chelsea have won twice in seven games since ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at home to Norwich.

Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo reiterated the club's support for the Portuguese in interviews on Friday.

Stoke City forward Marko Arnaotivic's goal condemned Chelsea to their seventh league defeat of the season

Stoke City forward Marko Arnaotivic's goal condemned Chelsea to their seventh league defeat of the season

Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo (left) gave his support for Mourinho in an interview on Friday

Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo (left) gave his support for Mourinho in an interview on Friday

Mourinho says it's time for his Chelsea squad to deliver a positive result for everyone concerned at the club

Mourinho says it's time for his Chelsea squad to deliver a positive result for everyone concerned at the club

'Nothing that went public is something that I didn't know before,' added Mourinho, who signed a new contract until June 2019 in August.

'We were champions four months ago, not four years ago or 10 years ago.

'The manager is the same, the players are basically the same too.

'Nobody gives a four-year contract four months ago if they don't trust the person.

'There is trust and there are reasons for that trust. The power is in the hands of the owner and the board.

'It's time also for us to give a positive answer, which I think we are giving, but not in the results.

'It's important for us to go to a good period, because the owner deserves, the board deserves, the supporters deserve so much.

'Even more than them I deserve, we deserve. We're working a lot and fighting together.

'I believe a good moment will arrive. Lots of matches are coming now. Four months without national teams.' 

Chelsea players were put through their paces at their Cobham training base on Friday ahead of facing Norwich

Chelsea players were put through their paces at their Cobham training base on Friday ahead of facing Norwich

Thibaut Courtois was present during the Friday morning session as he continues his recovery from injury

Thibaut Courtois was present during the Friday morning session as he continues his recovery from injury

Mourinho says Courtois (centre) will return to first-team action with Chelsea some time in December

Mourinho says Courtois (centre) will return to first-team action with Chelsea some time in December

Asmir Begovic (centre) is set to keep his place in goal for the Blues in Courtois' absence

Asmir Begovic (centre) is set to keep his place in goal for the Blues in Courtois' absence

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and striker Radamel Falcao are nearing returns from injury, but Mourinho declined to say when the pair would be back.

On Courtois, the 52-year-old said: 'December. Between the first and the last day of December.

'Things are going normal and the pictures that you have are not photoshop. He's training with the team in some exercises.'

The west London outfit will be hoping striker Diego Costa can fire them to victory against Norwich on Saturday

Eden Hazard (right) is another Chelsea star that the hosts can inspire them against the Canaries

Eden Hazard (right) is another Chelsea star that the hosts can inspire them against the Canaries

Cesc Fabregas (centre) closes down Kenedy (right) during their training session on Friday

Cesc Fabregas (centre) closes down Kenedy (right) during their training session on Friday

Chelsea captain John Terry (centre) tackles Cesar Azpilicueta during a keep-ball drill at their Cobham base

Chelsea captain John Terry (centre) tackles Cesar Azpilicueta during a keep-ball drill at their Cobham base

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