Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists there's no need to panic over their slow start to the season.

Mourinho is adamant Chelsea will be able to recover even if they are beaten at West Brom today.

"We can (afford to lose)," Mourinho said.

"Eight points in England is 80 points in other leagues, because in other leagues, eight points is an eternity.

"It's very difficult in other leagues for teams to lose points. In England, teams lose points."