Chelsea Team News: Fernando Torres Will Stay With Blues, Jose Mourinho Says

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has accumulated 19 Premier League goals since he moved to Stamford Bridge in 2011. The striker was rumoured to be nearing his exit with the Blues, but Jose Mourinho insists that he’s part of the club’s future plans.

In a midweek clash against Paris Saint Germain (PSG) without its recognised striker, the Portuguese boss opted to start the battle with Torres fresh off the bench, but the striker failed to deliver an impact.

Despite El Niño’s struggles, the Portuguese boss is unyielding in his defense and will stand by the often criticized striker.

"Yes, he has a future here," Mourinho told reporters. "If you want to improve ... I think that's normal and basic.”

Asked if Torres have a future with Chelsea, Mourinho said “Yes.”

"He works hard, he brings things to the team, but we want him to score more goals. He wants that too,” Mourinho added.

"He's the kind of player I respect, he deserves to be respected, and there's nothing more I can say about it. I think people who give everything they have, you never can complain. Torres gives everything. Obviously we want more,” the manager continues.

According to Mourinho, "I think during his period in the club he had moments of his best and some of them important."

Chelsea is set to miss out Samuel Eto'o who is still out with a hamstring injury. Eto’o was ruled out of the Champions League trip to Paris giving Torres a stint for the Blues.

Belgium Shot-Stopper Is On The Brink Of Ending His Contract With The Spanish Club

Thibaut Courtois will soon face a decision if he will stay with his parent club until the season ends or will he be playing with Chelsea.

In a previous report, the young and talented goalkeeper was noted to be dreaming of performing in the first team football. Records have it; he has not played a single match for the Blues since he signed from Genk in summer of 2011.

Courtois is about to complete his third season playing with Atletico where he proved himself as one of the greatest keepers in the league.

After a draw game against Barcelona in their Champion’s League quarter final on Tuesday, Gerardo Martino confessed that Courtois is “one of the best goalkeepers in the world,” while Diego Simeone was noted saying that the youngster’s career is on a continual upward curve.

The Atletico manager, Diego Simeone was also quoted saying, “he has improved a lot in the two and a half years that he has been with us. He needs to keep getting better but it is clear that he is destined for big things.”

In a Spanish radio show on Tuesday, El Larguero, Courtois said that he would soon publicly reveal his plans.

Courtois said, “next week I will announce my decision. I am not going to say if I will stay or not. What I will say is that next week I will announce my decision.”