Juan Mata who played almost 60 matches for Chelsea last season is finding it difficult to get into the first team this season. The Spaniard got his chance during Chelsea’s Capital One Cup clash against Swindon on Tuesday and the midfielder has revealed that he is working hard to adapt to Mourinho’s new system.
Last week, Jose Mourinho criticised Mata for his lack of contributions on the defensive part of the game and claimed that he should adapt to his new system to get more first team chances. The 25-year-old now insists he is willing to adapt to any role he is asked to play. Quoted by Dailystar, He said:
“I have been working hard and want to show everyone that I can play and that everything is OK. In my career I have played in three different positions. In the beginning I was a left-winger, then I played on the right and last season as a No.10.
“I feel comfortable playing in any offensive position – it is better if a player can play in lots of different positions rather than just one.”
The midfielder will have to wait till the weekend, to see if his midweek exploits in the Capital One Cup helps him land a starting berth for the Premier League clash against Tottenham this weekend. While Mata, has been on the fringe of the Blues first team, his replacement Oscar is doing a wonderful job for the Blues and stated by Mourinho, it is because of the Brazilian’s ability to track back and help his defensive colleagues that has impressed the Portuguese manager the most. He admits he has found it frustrating being made to wait in the wings.
“I’ve been training hard but it is not the same,” said Chelsea’s reigning player of the year. “You improve your rhythm by playing games. It is different to play than it is to train.
“It is easy for me to focus on my football and just do what I have to do.
“For me, the only thing in my mind is to keep working, training hard, and improving as a player, and to keep scoring and making assists.
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