Wilkins fears Blues struggle

Former Chelsea captain Ray Wilkins believes the club could struggle following the departure of manager Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese left Chelsea in the early hours of this morning “by mutual consent”, according to a club statement, and Wilkins fears for their future.

“I’m absolutely astounded at what’s happened,” he told Sky Sports News.

“I don’t really see the sense in it to be honest, let’s hope they’ve got someone lined up.”

Asked if he agreed Mourinho was the best manager in the game, Wilkins added: “I would say that would be a fair comment – obviously they will have to look for someone who can hold the reins.

“Winning football matches is what the game’s about and he is a winning manager who puts a winning mentality in players’ heads and they go and win things.”