Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has highlighted the importance of a deep squad.

Mourinho paid tribute to the contribution of his whole squad since the start of the season.

"Petr Cech played matches and he didn't play just because Thibaut [Courtois] was injured," explained the Portuguese. "[Kurt] Zouma played the most difficult matches of the season - Liverpool, Man United, Tottenham, Man City.

"Filipe Luis played so well. When we needed the midfield players to compensate [they did], [John Obi] Mikel, Ramires, all the strikers have been important for us."