NEIL ASHTON: Jose Mourinho claims he has lost the right to make changes to his playing squad in the January transfer window because of Chelsea’s disastrous start to the season. The champions are 16th in the Barclays Premier League table and Mourinho insists he will continue to work with his current squad instead of demanding changes at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho, preparing for Saturday’s clash with Norwich City, said: ‘I’m not saying I won’t sign anyone — I’m saying I won’t ask the club to do that. I don’t have the right to do it, in my opinion. I’d be more than happy with the squad I have now. ...read
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