Chelsea star Juan Mata has leapt to the defence of under-fire boss Andre Villas-Boas, claiming the players have 'a lot of confidence in him'.
Villas-Boas is doing things very well, says midfielder
Chelsea star Juan Mata has leapt to the defence of under-fire boss Andre Villas-Boas, claiming the players have 'a lot of confidence in him'.
It took a late Frank Lampard strike to give Chelsea their first win in five games at Wolves on Monday and Villas-Boas has already conceded the title is out of the club's reach.
But Mata is insistent that the manager is doing a good job.
"It's true we've had a little crisis of results," said Mata. "But Villas-Boas is doing things very well and both the players and the club have a lot of confidence in him. He won everything with Porto last year.
"I get along with the coach and he tries to talk to every player in his own language."
The midfielder is prepared to admit that the Manchester clubs are in pole position for the title but is still enjoying life at Chelsea.
Adapted
"I'm very happy in England and it's surprising how easily I've adapted as changing team is never easy," he added.
"It's clear however that Manchester City and Manchester United are the favourites to win the Premier League.
"I phoned David Silva to tell him to make City put on the brakes a bit but they are not doing so!"
Mata also backed his fellow Spaniard Fernando Torres to enjoy a better time of things in 2012 after an improved performance against Wolves.
"Torres was very good in the last game," added Mata. "He wanted to play a full game, is training hard and wants to contribute to the team.
"He can rest assured that the team and the coach all have confidence in him. I'm sure he will score many goals for the club."
