Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says manager Jose Mourinho has the players’ support and is the right man to revive their fortunes.
The Blues lost 1-0 at Stoke City on Saturday, a third straight Premier League defeat and are 16th in the Premier League table.
Mourinho, 52, missed the game as he served a one-match stadium ban.
“We are behind the manager – you can see that from our performances,” said ex-Stoke player Begovic.
“We think he is the right man and someone we work hard for. His spirit and his presence is always there. We wanted to get a result for him.”
Reigning champions Chelsea are just three points above the relegation zone after losing seven of their 12 league games.
‘Chelsea have a massive problem’
Chelsea started last season brilliantly and had scored 30 goals after 12 league games.
Twelve months on, they have struck the net a mere 16 times after the same number of matches.
According to former England striker Alan Shearer, it is their failings in front of goal which are damaging them.
“Stoke were brilliant but a massive problem for Chelsea is scoring goals,” he said on Match of the Day.
“There were not enough questions being asked of the Stoke back four and they were very, very comfortable.
“There was not enough running from Chelsea – people were going towards the ball rather than in behind. It was far too easy for Stoke to defend. That all changed when Loic Remy came on but before that it was just too easy for Stoke to defend against.”
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By: BBC