Mourinho Sends Message to Salah After Chelsea’s Narrow Win Over Shrewsbury
Chelsea edged past Shrewsbury Town 2-1 in the League Cup on Tuesday, with Didier Drogba finding the net once again. However, other attackers, particularly Mohamed Salah, failed to make a strong impression — a fact not lost on manager José Mourinho.
When asked if he was disappointed with his attacking options, Mourinho was blunt:
“If the players who played 90 minutes two days ago are fantastic, I’m waiting for those who haven’t played much to have the level to create problems for me. I love the choice problems. Now, it’s very easy to choose my team for the next match.”
The statement was widely interpreted as a clear warning to Salah, who has struggled to break into Chelsea’s regular starting XI. The Egyptian international will have to increase his intensity and impact to earn Mourinho’s trust and challenge for a more prominent role in the squad.
