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title: "Pellegrini: Chelsea have become selfish"
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author: "Ryan Darby"
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published: "2015-11-03T10:02:41Z"
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# Pellegrini: Chelsea have become selfish

Jose Mourinho has come under attack from Manchester City manager, Manuel Pellegrini, according to the [Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/managers/jose-mourinho/11971504/Chelsea-are-selfish-under-Jose-Mourinho-says-Manuel-Pellegrini.html).

Pellegrini has branded Chelsea as “selfish” under Jose Mourinho. The City manager says fans deserve more from Chelsea, in terms of the quality of football they play.

Mourinho is known for his defensive style of play, often focusing on defence rather than attack. Something which was clearly highlighted on the weekend against Liverpool.

Pellegrini said:

> It is a valid \[way of playing\] and if you win the league then it is even more valuable but it bears no relation to the spectacle. That is why I believe they are a selfish team, the only thing they want is to win.

![Ian Walton/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readchelsea.com/readchelsea/2015/11/495076520.jpg)

Chelsea took the lead through an early Ramires goal and did not go and chase a second goal. Instead, Mourinho’s men were ordered to sit deep and defend. Eventually, Liverpool’s high-pressure game took its toll and Liverpool took the lead in the second half.

> The fan wants to win for sure. But it is different if you do so by playing well. That is where I differ. I am not a critic, I just believe in a different way of getting the result. What I am critical of is people who are willing to do anything to win. It used to be said that Mourinho’s Chelsea were boring. I don’t think that’s true at all. Chelsea are selfish not boring.

This is not the first time something of that nature has happened, Mourinho has also made it clear that he has high defensive demands of his attacking players, a philosophy that has seen players like Juan Mata and Kevin De Bruyne sold in the past.