{"id":2331,"date":"2026-04-29T16:23:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=2331"},"modified":"2026-04-29T16:23:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T16:23:15","slug":"chelsea-sources-downplay-chances-of-jose-mourinho-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=2331","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea sources downplay chances of Jose Mourinho return"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Benfica boss Jose Mourinho isn\u2019t in the running for a sensational return to Stamford Bridge according to Ben Jacobs.<\/p>\n

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After sacking Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge last week, the Blues are once again looking for another head coach.<\/p>\n

Calum McFarlane has been placed in interim charge for the remainder of the season whilst Chelsea\u2019s sporting directors take their time over making an appointment.<\/p>\n

Ben Jacobs on Jose Mourinho and Chelsea<\/h2>\n

There are reportedly seven or eight names under consideration, with Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva believed to be on the list.<\/p>\n

Chelsea are said to have reached out to the agent of Xabi Alonso, whilst Cesc Fabregas is a name fans would like to see.<\/p>\n

The Blues need to appoint a proven winner and someone who will command the respect of the dressing room, something Rosenior was unable to do.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s long been clamour from some fans over a return for Mourinho, and Jacobs has now provided an update on the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I can tell you there is that Mourinho is the leading candidate for Real Madrid, at least as far as Florentino Perez is concerned. Chelsea sources have always downplayed the possibility of a return,\u201d he told Give Me Sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd if Mourinho\u2019s not going to go to Real Madrid, then we should also keep an eye on the Portugal national team because Roberto Martinez is expected to depart once the season ends.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chelsea have been linked with Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, with the Blues reportedly looking for players with top league experience and experience of playing in four competitions per season.<\/p>\n

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