Thursday 28 May 2015

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Jose Mourinho believes Saturday’s game against Thailand All-Stars will provide the perfect opportunity for Chelsea supporters in the region to celebrate our Barclays Premier League title triumph.
The Portuguese, speaking alongside John Terry and pictured with our Thailand All-Stars counterparts at a press conference in Bangkok, is delighted to be bringing his side to Thailand as champions.
‘The last time we came here we didn’t come as champions and it’s important for our fans in Thailand, we know we have a big fanbase here,’ said  Mourinho.
‘For them it’s not just a match, it’s the occasion to celebrate the Premier League title with us. After a long season it’s not an easy option to travel so far, but it became an easy option because we really wanted to come and enjoy it with our fans. It will be a good experience for the Thai players to play against us.’
The Blues secured the title with three games to spare this time around but, looking ahead to next season,  Mourinho expects a tougher test.
‘It’s very difficult to win back-to-back titles,’ said the Portuguese. ‘We know all the big clubs – Liverpool, Tottenham, Man United, Man City and Arsenal - are not happy and they will try to react, so obviously we need to be better next season than we were this season.
‘The league is so competitive so we need to start with the same motivation and desire as we did at the beginning of this season. At the same time we also have to try to do better in the Champions League. This season we went out without losing a single match, but obviously we are going to try to do better in European football.’
Mourinho went on to explain to the local journalists, who had given him and Terry a round of applause on their arrival, why he is so happy in his work at present.
‘I have a very good situation for myself, I like the club and players I work with,’ said the Chelsea manager.
‘I don’t need to motivate them because they motivate each other. I can try to give them a push but they also push me. We win together and lose together.
‘At this moment everybody is happy at the club. I’m happy with the players and I believe the players are happy with me. The fans are happy with all of us, so after the end of an amazing team Chelsea had for a decade, we start building a new team for the next decade, and this season was the beginning of that with one cup and the Premier League.
‘Me and John are very privileged because we belong to both teams and both generations.’

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Terry meanwhile is delighted to return to the Thai capital for the third time since 2011, but for the first time as a reigning Premier League champion.
‘It’s great to be back here. We’ve had some great times here and for the fans to see us first-hand as champions, it’s great for them and great for us,’ said the 34-year-old. ‘We’re looking forward to the game and we’re here to win it.
‘We’re here to win the game, we take great pride in that, and we’re up against some of the best players in their league. Hopefully it will be a good game.
‘We’ve got a lot of big stars here who have competed in the league. We’ve come here to impress. It’s an opportunity for the fans to see us live at the game, and hopefully we can put on a good show. We’re pleased after becoming champions but we have two games left and hope to impress the fans.’
The captain promised the Blues will be determined to end the season with victories both in Bangkok and Sydney, but recognised also the quality of the opposition, the Thai All-Stars consisting of the best players in the national league here.
‘Coming here you realise how good they are, how fit they are, the energy and ability is excellent,’ Terry said. ‘It’s going to be a very tough game against the All-Star team, with the best players in the league and it’s a good chance for us to play against the best players here.’
Finally, Terry also thanked match sponsors Singha, our official partner, for their help in organising the game.
‘We’d like to say a big “thank you” to Singha, who are our family and a part of Chelsea Football Club. We’ve enjoyed great success together.
Cfc.com