The Premier League are taking action over Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho riding roughshod over regulations that require him to hold a press conference the day before a game.
Mourinho refused to meet the media on Friday before Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash at home to Manchester City.
The Special One also breached rules when coach Steve Holland deputised for him before the Newcastle game three weeks ago but there was no media conference at all on Friday. It happened twice last season, too.
The Premier League have written to Chelsea asking for an explanation of Mourinho’s absence ahead of the Newcastle match. Another letter will follow about Friday’s media snub.
The Premier League board will then decide whether to fine the club. However, it might take some time as former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson did not talk to the BBC for seven years before that issue was resolved — and Mourinho thinks he is the new Fergie when it comes to flouting the Premier League rulebook. Chelsea refused to comment.
Source: Dailymail.
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