Former Chelsea boss Glenn Hoddle feels Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich are working perfectly together. Reflecting on Chelsea's success so far this season, the QPR coach wrote in the Mail on Sunday: "The players who have made the difference this season have been Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Nemanja Matic, who was signed in January, and Thibaut Courtois, who returned from his loan in Spain. All that was done by the manager.
He's moulded the team into what he wanted. Reading between the lines, it seems as though Jose appreciated what the owner, Roman Abramovich, wanted in terms of more stylish football, while the owner appreciates what Mourinho brings to the side. Their partnership fits hand in glove. Chelsea can be sensational to watch even if, like at Sunderland, they can also be quite tight and just take what's on offer. Their work ethic allows individuality to thrive."
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