Mourinho: Friday night lights would help ease Euro Blues

Jose Mourinho has questioned why football’s authorities are reluctant to alter the fixture schedule to accommodate English sides’ commitments in Europe.

The Chelsea boss fails to understand why his side must play Aston Villa at 5.30pm tonight ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 second leg with Galatasaray, who played Karabukspor on Friday night due to their trip to London. The Portuguese is also at a loss to explain why Premier League title rivals Manchester City had to play Wigan in the FA Cup last Sunday, at Barcelona in Europe on Wednesday and in today’s early kick-off at Hull.

Mourinho was accused by Yaya Toure of being disrespectful for discussing other teams, but the City midfielder may agree this time.