
Footballers playing in Britain deserve respect because of the hectic
festive fixture programme, according to Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
Beginning
with Monday night's 2-0 victory over Stoke, the Blues will play five
matches in less than two weeks. Boxing Day sees the visit of West Ham
while further Premier League matches against Southampton and Tottenham
follow before an FA Cup third-round clash against Watford.
"It's
very difficult,"...