Mourinho: I prefer Oscar over Mata as Chelsea’s No.10

We have been speculating this all summer. There probably wasn’t a single week in the entire summer when Juan Mata’s future had not been speculated.

It was reported in the media that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho does not see Mata as an integral part of his plans, despite the fact that the Spaniard was the Blues’ best player last season. Mourinho is an admirer of his talent but probably Mata is not the type of player of his likings.

At the start of the season the optimists gave explanations that Mata was injured while he was away with Spain hence Mourinho didn’t pick him. But, now that he is completely fit, the Spaniard has been given cold treatments.

Mourinho has explained that it has got to do with tactical reasons as he sees Oscar as his no 10 while Mata needs to adapt to his systems quickly.