Chelsea fans right behind Mourinho - CFC Supporters Trust

Chelsea fans are still behind manager Jose Mourinho.

Tim Rolls, chair of the Chelsea Supporters Trust, says Mourinho still has the backing of the club's fans and hierarchy, and does not expect a backlash against the manager.

Asked if Chelsea fans still loved Mourinho as much as ever and wanted him to continue, Rolls told the Daily Mail: "Absolutely — you can look at social media and find one or two hot-heads, but most people know Mourinho is as good as it gets.

"We are only five games into the season and I wouldn't say it is a crisis. There are just problems that need sorting, and I'm confident Mourinho will do that.

"I think most supporters are fully behind him.

"It is important to maintain a sense of perspective, and I can't see any scenario in which anti-Mourinho chants would start from Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge or at away games.

"I don't think he is under pressure, other than that he is putting himself under.

"Roman Abramovich is in it for the long term. It finished quite sourly between him and Mourinho in 2007 — I think everyone is now older and wiser and realises Mourinho is as good as it gets.

"In my mind it would be absolutely futile getting rid of him because I don't think there is anyone better who could come in. Mourinho is arguably the best coach in Europe."