Chelsea are given traditional Thai welcome in Bangkok.

Jose Mourinho has set his sights on European glory next season after arriving in Bangkok ahead of Chelsea's friendly against Thailand All-Stars.

The Blues were given a traditional Thai welcome on Thursday at Don Muang International Airport as they touched down in the Far East ahead of their friendly on Saturday.

And upon arrival, Mourinho said he wants a better run in Europe next season after being knocked out of this season's Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain at the last-16 stage. 

'We are going to try next season to do better than this season in European football,' the Chelsea boss said after arriving in Bangkok.

Chelsea will take on the Thailand All-Stars on Saturday after a 12-hour flight to the Far East before heading down under for a game against Sydney FC on Tuesday.

Mourinho also reflected on Chelsea's Premier League success this season but admitted his side must improve to stay at the top of the tree next year.

The Portuguese manager said: 'It's very difficult to win the Premier League back-to-back. All the big clubs are not happy and will try to react. We are the team everybody wants to beat. 

'Nobody is better than us. We are the best team in the country. Other teams are going to improve and invest and not accept Chelsea is champion like this season with three matches to go.' 

Mourinho also revealed his plans in the transfer market this summer, saying that his emphasis would be on retaining his current squad.

'We like the players and we are happy with the players,' he said. 'Two or three are always coming to the club - that's normal - but the most important thing in the market is not to lose players.

'The players I am looking for are my players - the players I want to keep. Last season I had players I wanted to sell.

'How can I find a better striker than Diego Costa? A better midfielder than Matic? A better right-back than Ivanovic?

'Our squad this season was very good. We didn't have many injuries and had three players who played in all 38 matches in the Premier League. 

Source:Dailymail.