Mourinho says Courtois’ red card First game of the season, I don’t want to start

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Courtois’ red card: First game of the season, I don’t want to start…says Mourinho



Jose Mourinho delivered a clear sign he was fuming about the decision that cost Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois a red card and handed Swansea the chance to secure a 2-2 draw from the penalty spot on Saturday.

The Blues manager refused to comment on the incident that saw Courtois challenge Bafetimbi Gomis on the edge of his penalty area in the 52nd minute at Stamford Bridge.

The striker went to ground, prompting referee Michael Oliver to send off Courtois and point to the spot after the foul was committed inside the area and had denied a goalscoring opportunity.

Gomis converted the penalty that allowed Swansea to equalise for the second time and ultimately denied Chelsea the opportunity to kick-start their defence of their Premier League title with a victory.

Mourinho remonstrated angrily when the decision was made, but after the game his silence spoke volumes as the manager made it clear he was reluctant to go public with his feelings about the incident.

Asked about the decision, the manager said: “First game of the season, I don’t want to start in the first game”

Mourinho confirmed he had seen a replay of the incident and insisted he attached no blame to Courtois.

The manager has repeatedly fallen foul of the FA after publicly criticising match officials.