Mourinho warns applauding Chelsea fans not to get used to losing or time as a big club will be over

JOSE MOURINHO has warned Chelsea’s fans not to get used to losing or their time as a big club will be over.

The Stamford Bridge crowd stayed to applaud their side off the pitch after they had been beaten 2-1 at home by leaders Liverpool.

Supporters wanted to show their appreciation as Frank Lampard’s young and depleted side pushed the title hopefuls all the way despite going two-down in the first-half.

And though former boss Mourinho can understand why the Chelsea fans wanted to clap, he warns them not to just settle for effort and commitment.

Mourinho, speaking on Sky Sports, said: “I hope they don’t get used to it, just because you’re team plays well and you accept defeat.

“I think when you get used to it is when the big clubs, they stop becoming the big clubs.

“So, I don’t think they’ll get used to it but I think it shows that people are ready for what the season is going to be for them.”

Mourinho says it is a sign the club’s fans understand that the transfer embargo coupled with the loss of their best player in Eden Hazard has left Chelsea short this season.

And he believes it is important those in charge of the club also understand that they cannot expect this current side to challenge for the title.

He added: “These people are ready to support one of the best professionals that I have ever worked with.

“A manager with potential and I think they are ready to accept what this is going to be because clearly you look today and part of the performance and result and the numbers are that Liverpool are ten-points ahead of Chelsea.

“So let’s make it clear and objective, Chelsea aren’t going to fight for the title, so lets support what looks like their philosophy.”