Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel says he's enjoying working with manager Jose Mourinho.

The Dutch youngster has a been a revelation for Chelsea in preseason.

"He is doing a lot for me," said the midfielder to NUsport.

"I want this season to be important and to play a lot of games to stay in the picture for the World Cup.

"He also likes a joke, but in training he is fanatical. I am the same myself, so that clicks together."

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