The pressure is increasing on the Blues boss, with reports suggesting he is losing the dressing room, but the midfielder dismissed the notion

John Obi Mikel insists the Chelsea players are behind embattled manager Jose Mourinho, stating the Portuguese can improve the Premier League champions’ fortunes.

Mikel was part of the Blues side that lost 3-1 at home to Liverpool on Saturday as their dismal title defence continued, further increasing the pressure on the coach after six defeats in 11 league outings.

Four points from three Champions League games and a League Cup exit at the hands of Stoke City have added to Mourinho’s difficult campaign, with reports suggesting an element of unhappiness in the Chelsea dressing room.

But Mikel told reporters: “We are right behind the manager. There’s no doubt about it.

“In training we work very hard. If anyone can turn this around, we definitely think Mourinho is the one.

“Last year we were champions. We won two trophies. Jose knows this club more than any other manager. He’s the most successful manager in the club’s history.

“I definitely think that, if anything is wrong, if anything can be fixed, he is the one.”

As speculation regarding Mourinho’s future continues to swirl, former Chelsea bosses Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti are said to be targets over a short-term return to the club.

However, Mikel maintains any desire to see an end to Mourinho’s second reign at Chelsea comes from outside the dressing room.

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