‘I’ll salute Casillas tomorrow but there’s no point wasting time discussing it’
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho refused to be drawn on Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, a player he had a strained relationship with during their time together at Real Madrid.
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"I know what you’re going to ask," the Portuguese said as he cut off a reporter's question. "I’ll salute Casillas tomorrow but there’s no point wasting time discussing it."
Hopefully, there will be no love lost when Casillas sees his former manager on the sidelines.
Chelsea won their opening Champions League game of the season, 4-0 at home to Maccabi Tel Aviv, but their form has been poor in the Premier League where the title holders are sixth from bottom.
"Away games in the Champions League are always difficult," said Mourinho. "They are a big side and want to win but Porto know they will not face a weak team.
"The fact Porto are top of the Portuguese league is totally normal because of the quality of their squad.
"To be untouchable, you have to be consistent. Right now we have fantastic players but football is about today, not yesterday.
"To be untouchable in football, only consistency can give you that status."