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Five turning points for Jose Mourinho

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Mourinho was sacked by Chelsea after horrid start to season

Seven months ago it would have been a shock, but as we head enter the festive period of fixtures, Jose Mourinho’s sacking by Chelsea was nothing but expected.

Here are five turning points in the Portuguese man’s second spell at Chelsea that caused owner Roman Abramovich to send Mourinho through the exit doors at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea fans wouldn’t have realised it at the time, but in fact the first turning point in Mourinho’s second reign at Chelsea came during the summer transfer window.

Radamel Falcao had spent an unsuccessful season on loan at Manchester United last campaign, but Mourinho showed his faith in the Colombia international by taking the 29-year-old on loan from Ligue 1 AS Monaco this campaign. However, Falcao has scored just once in 11 appearances for the Blues, and seems unlikely, whoever takes over permanently, will sign the south American on a permanent basis.

Mourinho brought in Amsir Begovic as number two to Thibaut Courtois, who was made first choice goalkeeper over the summer while Petr Cech left Stamford Bridge for Arsenal, who are now reaping the awards of having the 33-year-old’s services. Cech has statistically proven this season that he is still the best goalkeeper in the league, while Chelsea have gone on to ship 26 goals, 11 of those at home.

Left-back Baba Rahman was brought in from Bundesliga outfit Augsburg during the summer for a fee of over ÂŁ20 million, but has gone on to make just nine appearances in all competitions, with just four of those coming in the league.

Pedro has struggled to adapt the competitive and physical nature of the Premier League since joining Chelsea from Barcelona over the summer. Manchester United were hotly contesting for the Spaniard’s signature but will be glad they have saved cash on a player that has failed to inspire the Blues this campaign. Pedro has managed two goals for Chelsea this season.

It is fair to say that Chelsea were not in need of many additions over the summer, having won the league so convincingly, but what players Mourinho did acquire have not lived up to their expectations or played a positive influential role in the Blues’ results.

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