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Jose Mourinho: Chelsea support 'getting worse'

Mourinho was critical of the support immediately after Saturday's win over QPR
Mourinho was critical of the support immediately after Saturday's win over QPR

Jose Mourinho has continued his scathing attack on Chelsea's supporters - but refused to endorse Roy Keane's 'prawn sandwich' critique.

The Blues have won all five of their Premier League home games this term after beating QPR 2-1 in a hard-fought London derby on Saturday.

Mourinho criticised his team for a lack of intensity, but his biggest frustration was with the home support, who were too quiet for the Portuguese's liking.

Perhaps the Blues fans are demanding more entertainment, like their manager.

Mourinho was critical of the support immediately after Saturday's match and again in a separate briefing for Monday's newspapers.

It was a rebuke reminiscent of former Manchester United captain Keane's rant, but Mourinho declined the opportunity to point the finger at corporate supporters.

"I'm not here to sell books," said Mourinho, who had a falling out with Keane following Chelsea's match with Aston Villa, where the Irishman is assistant boss.

"We are the team to get less support in home matches. When compared to my previous time I think it's getting worse.

"I don't question the passion and the love - I'm nobody to question that and I know clearly that is not true.

"I will always love them and respect them, but I don't know (why the atmosphere is poor)."

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