"Most of the players were together in the changing rooms. I met Rui [Faria], our physical trainer, and asked him if everything was OK. 'No, no Claude. The rumors are true. The coach has been fired.' I asked him why and he explained a lot of players had complained about him, notably John Terry.
'Very early on in the 2006/07 season, Mourinho took a step back from his players. In that one day, the brotherhood spirit that had united us was harmed.
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Mourinho was renowned for having his favourites in the dressing room after labelling the likes of Frank Lampard, John Terry and Didier Drogba as his “untouchables.â€
Meanwhile, Shevchenko was often cast aside, seen as a signing made by owner Roman Abramovich who was rarely given a chance under the Special One.
That still haunts Shevchenko as the Ukrainian striker - fourth all-time highest scorer of club goals in European competition - is determined to prove his point against England.
Shevchenko said: “Jose Mourinho was a great organiser, his attention to detail before matches was incredible, but maybe he needs to speak more with the players.
Joe Cole clashed with manager Jose Mourinho over his future after yet another brief appearance as a sunstitute. Cole, considered good enough to start for England, has made just two Premiership appearances for Chelsea this seasonm both as substitute, and he questioned Mourinho over his future role in the team.
It is understood that Mourinho responded by telling Cole he did not merit a place in the team and chief executive Peter Kenyon has since been brought into act as peacemaker.
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