Nathan Ake reveals Jose Mourinho left him ‘mentally broken’ at Chelsea

Nathan Ake reveals Jose Mourinho left him ‘mentally broken’ at Chelsea
Nathan Ake has revealed he was left ‘mentally broken’ by Jose Mourinho’s treatment of him at Chelsea.The Bournemouth defender found opportunities difficult to come by during his time at Stamford Bridge, particularly in Mourinho’s second spell at the club.2

Ake struggled to break into Chelsea’s first team

After a promising 2012/13 season under Rafael Benitez, in which he starred in the youth set up and played six first-team games, the Dutchman was immediately dropped to the reserves upon Mourinho’s arrival.He eventually left Chelsea for Bournemouth in 2017 after making just seven Premier League appearances for the Blues.Ake, 24, told the Telegraph: “I went to the first team at Chelsea and played under Rafa Benitez and I always thought, ‘why is everyone saying setbacks are coming because everything is going up, up, up?’ “The season after Benitez left I thought, ‘this is going to be my season’.“Then Jose Mourinho came and, without training, I got dropped into the second team. That was one of the toughest things for me, mentally. I was quite broken.“Everything was going great, I played a few games, I was young player of the year and then I was in the reserves again.”2

Mourinho did not consider Ake first-team material

Ake has been linked with a sensational return to Chelsea following his bright form on the south coast.Manchester United and Tottenham are also thought to be interested in the centre-back.

---

Chelsea supporters were not happy after watching their beloved team suffer their heaviest ever Premier League defeat. After a great start to the season, going 18 games unbeaten, Maurizio Sarri's side have nosedived in recent months and their inconsistent form and defensive issues have seen Chelsea slip out of the top four.
Chelsea news: Loss to Manchester United could see Maurizio

---

Aston Villa fan claims Tyrone Mings is 'on par with Virgil van Dijk' and tips promoted club for top four finish next season World Football May 29, 2019 CONFIRMARDO: Atlético sign Felipe Monteiro for €20 million
Aston Villa fan goes on national radio - and makes these

---

'Somebody kick him' - Ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Seaman reveals

---

Harry Kane and Harry Winks both remain sidelined, with hopes that the pair could make a return from injury for the Champions League final against Liverpool on June 1. Davinson Sanchez is also continuing his rehabilitation for a thigh injury. Read More. Jan Vertonghen offers injury update ahead of Tottenham's Champions League final
Harry Kane's fitness plan before the Champions League final

---

Solskjaer: 'There is a chance you've seen the last of some

---

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths will begin a "phased return" to the club this week. Griffiths, 28, has been out of action since December with personal issues, however, he will work at the club's training complex in Lennoxtown, in conjunction with their medical and sports science staff in the hope he can return to first-team training in the future.
Celtic news: Leigh Griffiths set to return to training
hollywoodadviser.com/celtic-news-leigh-griffiths-set-to-return-to-training-following-break-from-football-in-december/
Leigh Griffiths took some time out of the game in December Interim manager Neil Lennon told the club's official website: "We are really pleased that Leigh will be looking to get things going again at Lennoxtown and be making a phased return to training. "In no way will we put any timescale on a possible return to the first-team.
Leigh Griffiths set for return to training with Celtic

---

Man United transfer news LIVE! Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is tasked with a huge job this summer as Manchester United target key signings to rebuild following a disappointing season at Old Trafford.
Manchester United transfer news: Paul Pogba told he's 'f

---

It was Eriksen's 10th assist of the season and that took him alongside David Beckham as a genuine Premier League legend. As Opta pointed out after the match, it is the fourth season in succession that Eriksen has reached that total of assists - a record alongside David Beckham.
Premier League launches first ever 'Playmaker of the Year

---

Lo Celso bid. The BBC are reporting that Spurs have made a £53m offer for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso. The 23-year-old is wanted by a host of clubs including Man City and Man United. He has an £88m release clause and Betis are expected to hold out for closer to that figure. The Manchester Evening News state that the offer has been
Spurs make £53m transfer bid for Real Betis midfielder

---

HammersHeadlines.com the web's original unofficial news source for all the latest West Ham United FC News 24 hours a day from the finest of football news sources and the very best West Ham FC blogs. We link to the latest transfer news, player news, transfer rumours, Manuel Pellegrini interviews and other West Ham United news stories.
NewsNow: West Ham News, Transfers News & Rumours

---

Tottenham made light work of already-relegated Huddersfield on Saturday as a Lucas Moura hat-trick helped them to a 4-0 victory at the brand new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. after netting
Lucas Moura's hat-trick shows Tottenham can cope without

---

Manchester United appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his primary aim as permanent manager of Manchester United is to win trophies and 'make people smile.'
Deal in place: Manchester United agree fee with Molde as

---

Sir Alex Ferguson threatened to sell Ruud van Nistelrooy after the Manchester United striker swapped shirts with an unnamed Manchester City player, it has been revealed by Phil Neville. The ex
Ruud reveals shock at Keane exit - Manchester Evening News

---

Roberto Firmino has been passed fit to start for Liverpool in the Champions League Final against Tottenham. The Brazilian, who had been a doubt with a groin injury, has done enough at the Marbella

---