Jose Mourinho has criticised fans over the lack of atmosphere generated by Chelsea’s home supporters after their 2-1 victory against QPR, saying it felt like they were playing at an empty stadium.
“Everyone knows how much I feel connected to this club and the fans,” he told TalkSport. “But at this moment it’s difficult for us to play at home, because playing here is like playing in an empty stadium.
“The team then starts playing like it’s a quiet, soft game at home. It’s difficult to get that strong start where the players, team and fans [are all together]. I was today looking around and it was empty, but not in terms of people because it was obviously full. That’s what is frustrating.”
“When we scored was when I realised: ‘Woah, the stadium is full. Good.’”
Mourinho also admitted being culpable for his team’s lack of impetus. He added: “It was my responsibility. I was not intense, they were not intense.”
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