Shevchenko denies moan about Mourinho

Chelsea’s Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko has denied giving an interview to a German website in which he appeared to criticise coach Jose Mourinho.

In a statement released by Chelsea, Shevchenko insists the interview was a complete fabrication.

Shevchenko declared: “This is complete rubbish. I have never spoken to this German website or to the journalist who claims to have interviewed me.”

The club statement continued: “The only official comments from Andriy appear on the Chelsea website, his own website or in interviews organised by the club, his sponsors or official pre or post-match press conferences.

Andriy and Chelsea FC will now be considering what further action to take.“

The website alleged that Shevchenko had complained to the club’s owner Roman Abramovich about Mourinho’s treatment of him since his move to Chelsea from AC Milan for £30m (€44m) in the summer.