Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho knew the stakes heading into Saturday’s clash with Liverpool. With the Blues being defeated five times in their first 10 games, the ultimatum reportedly facing the Special was lose and you are fired.
As a result, the Portuguese boss’ future at Stamford Bridge has been cast into further doubt, as the home side were outclassed by Jurgen Klopp’s men 3-1 in the weekend clash.
The defeat came despite the London giants taking an early lead, as Ramires headed in a fourth minute goal after meeting with a beautifully placed César Azpilicueta cross.
The Blues never really looked to lose their lead, until Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho struck with only minutes remaining before half-time, curving in a spectacular goal to initiate the comeback.
The Reds return from the break the better side, and took the lead in the 74th minutes, as a Coutinho strike flew past Asmir Begovic into the back of the net thanks to a deflection off of John Terry.
19 minutes after being introduced into the game, substitute Christian Benteke hammered the nails into the coffin of Saturday’s game, driving in a low effort to make it 3-1.
Despite the embarrassing home loss to Liverpool, Chelsea’s first since 2011, the former Real Madrid boss remained adamant that this will not be his last game in charge.
See how Twitter reacted to the result.
Chelsea's Premier League Season.. pic.twitter.com/qCk1JSZbBm
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) October 31, 2015
Chelsea's form is making David Moyes' title defence look half decent. At this stage of 13/14, Moyes had 20 points. Chelsea have 11.
— Twenty Times (@UnitedBlether) October 31, 2015
Chelsea is now everyone's favourite team...... to play against.
— EŃK (@OziLInstinct) October 31, 2015
Chelsea pic.twitter.com/6xZCcHFQzf
— Troll Football (@Troll__Football) October 31, 2015
Chelsea cant even beat around the bush
— KYAMA™ (@Elijahkyama) October 31, 2015
Most goals conceded in the Premier League this season: Chelsea (22) Newcastle (22) Bournemouth (22) Via @Squawka pic.twitter.com/Vd9c8ZV34W
— 8 Fact Football (@8Fact_Footballl) October 31, 2015
Liverpool def. Chelsea. Jose Mourinho: 6 EPL losses this season; has never lost more than 6 EPL games with CHE (7th season w/ club)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 31, 2015
Chelsea fans right now. Loooool https://t.co/g3W1u37nTC
— Amy (@amycpfc_) October 31, 2015
Chelsea: 11 points in 11 games; worst start by a defending champion after 11 games in Premier League's history
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 31, 2015
Jose Mourinho dismisses the idea that he thinks this was his last game. #CFC
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 31, 2015
Mourinho really looked sad after the match, don’t recall ever seeing him like this. Maybe the 5-0 El Clásico defeat.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) October 31, 2015
Jose Mourinho says he doesn't think it'll be his last game in charge and expects to be given time to turn it around #cfc
— John Cross (@johncrossmirror) October 31, 2015
Mourinho's mad pic.twitter.com/agNLD3dEyk
— Indigo (@IndigoLFC) October 31, 2015