Ahead of his sides clash with London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, Mourinho has spoken out about former Gunner Cesc Fabregas.
Fabregas comes up against Arsenal for the first time since he moved to Chelsea via Barcelona in the summer.
The former Gunners’ captain has made a brilliant start to his career in West London, racking up six League assists already, currently the most in the Premier League.
However, one of the biggest talking points surrounding the midfielder has been how he will fair against his former club this Sunday.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Mourinho revealed that he has been impressed with how the 27 year-0ld has settled in at Stamford Bridge.
“He’s a member of the squad. The way he lives in his little village, he’s here for a long, long time”, claimed Mourinho.
I think he loves Chelsea already. He’s so happy.
“I’m sure if you asked him if he regretted the move he’d say no. If you ask him now ‘do you make another choice?’, he would say no.”
“If you ask him where he plays for the next five years he will say Chelsea”, he added.
He is Chelsea. He’s fully committed to Chelsea.
Finally, Mourinho said that he knows Fabregas still respects Arsenal and will show it when blue meets red tomorrow afternoon.
“I think he will never lose his respect for the club that he joined as a kid and left as a top player”, the Chelsea boss said.
“I’m happy that he doesn’t forget the past”, he finished.
It is unknown what reception Fabregas will recieve from those Gooners who used to cheer him every week, but he will have to be fully focussed on the match if Chelsea are to pick up an important three points come Sunday afternoon.
