JOSE PEACE CALL

successful manager, winning seven major trophies over two spells before it turned sour.

He said: “The only thing I say in relation to Chelsea supporters is that from my first day in 2004 until my last day a couple of years ago, they were with me every day, every match.

“They supported me unconditionally every day, even on the two days I was sacked. That I will never forget. They did what great supporters do.

“They supported me unconditionally until the last day.

“I don’t forget against Dynamo Kiev at home (in 2015) when people were already speaking about the possibility a boring final. He added: “I don’t understand these words about entertaining football. Do you think 6-0 is entertaining? I don’t think so.

“I think entertaining is emotion until the end, open result until the end, everybody out of their seats until the end, both dug-outs nervous and tense.

“For me as a football lover, that for me is entertaining. So I think it will be entertaining.”

Mourinho also revealed he will make a late call on Romelu Lukaku, who has an ankle injury, and that there will be no emotional farewell for the retiring Michael Carrick, who could miss out completely. of me being sacked. I don’t forget the whole stadium standing and singing in support of me.

“So, in relation to Chelsea supporters, this I don’t forget. They were phenomenal with me.

“If in this moment they hate me, if don’t like me, if don’t respect me, it’s something I cannot control.

“But you won’t have one negative word from me about Chelsea supporters.”

Curious

The FA Cup Final is likely to be Conte’s last game in charge.

Mourinho said: “Honestly, I still don’t know what Antonio’s situation is.

“I have no information from Antonio or from Chelsea in some official statement that he is leaving or this is his last match and for me that is the most important thing.

“And honestly, you ask me if I’m interested in it? I’m just curious about it.

“But whether it is his last game or not, I don’t think it will change his approach to the match, to make it good, and his desire to win.”