Chelsea will look to end a tough winless streak when it faces Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The Blues have gone four games without a win including two Premier League games, the Euro Super Cup final against Bayern Munich and a crippling defeat against FC Basel on Wednesday in the Champions League.
Many are starting to call for Coach Jose Mourinho's head, but the coach has remained calm and confident in his team's chances.
The coach recently revealed why star player Juan Mata has sat on the bench for so long. To the likely discontent of many fans, Mourinho said that he wanted Mata to either oust Oscar from the lineup or learn to play a different role on the team to win playing time.
"There are things I cannot speak with you about. It's part of a process with him, too. One thing is to play with Ramires and Oscar in the side, them closing each side, and Mata as a No. 10 behind the striker, clever assists and clever passes, fantastic actions because he has great talent," Mourinho said, according to ESPN. "Another thing is to adapt to the way we want to play. In this moment, Oscar is my No. 10 and, if somebody tells me that Oscar is not Chelsea's best player since the beginning of the season, I'd have to disagree. These are football issues."
Prediction: Chelsea is the better team and should win this game at home. Expect a 2-0 win from the Blues.
Start time: 12 p.m. EST
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