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Chelsea boss Mourinho: Abramovich backs me

Jose Mourinho has stated he feels 'untouchable' at Stamford Bridge, with the Chelsea boss further insisting he is happy with his relationship with owner Roman Abramovich.

Mourinho's future in London had been in some doubt throughout the season, with reports of a rift emerging in January after the manager was denied the funds to strengthen his defence at a crucial juncture in the campaign.

Any latent fears over a possible rift remaining between owner and manager have now been emphatically put down by Mourinho, with the Portuguese stating he feels his position is impregnable at Stamford Bridge.

"Roman is the top man in the club, he has everything in his hands," Mourinho told Sky Sports News.

"I am just the manager responsible for my team and in that point I feel that I am untouchable.

"Nobody wants to touch me, to interfere, I am completely free to make my decisions in relation to my team, my methodology, my way of playing, to my selection of the team.

"So I feel that freedom and I feel that happiness, and Mr Abramovich is the owner of the club."

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