Rodgers unapologetic after criticising Mourinho

Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat over Liverpool on 27 April was a serious obstacle to the Reds chances this season. However, Rodgers has defended the comments he made after the match regarding Chelsea’s negative style.

The Liverpool Manager has since telephoned his former mentor to congratulate him on the win. Regardless, he is standing by the comments he made about Chelsea’s defensive strategy.

Rodgers is quoted as saying “I was a bit frustrated but I don’t regret what I said, I am big enough to respect the man Jose is and the manager he is.”

“He is a great man, I know that. It was never personal; it was a professional look at the game.”

“I am never one to say that my way is always the best way. I have a huge appreciation for the way he works and his team. But I still think what I said was right. I knew exactly what I was saying.”

There have also been negative comments made attacking Liverpool’s lack of a back-up plan for the game. Rodgers has defended his teams possessive style which appeared simple for the Chelsea players to manage.

“I get the stuff about having a plan B or a plan C all the time but if people think we need to get a six-foot five-inch striker then they are wrong,”

“It is clear to me that my methods work. On any given day, sometimes it doesn’t.

“I have said that if we don’t win the title this season it will be because of a mistake or a bit of bad luck – and that’s what happened against Chelsea.

“But the message I gave to the players was not to grieve over the result, because that’s what can happen.

“We’ve scored 96 goals so far this season, so I think we are doing okay when it comes to creativity.”





