IMPRESSIVE

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Chelsea was captain Frank Lampard has said that he is very much impressed by the attitude shown by Spaniard Juan Mata after being dropped by manager José Mourinho in the last few matches. There has been a cold war going on between Mourinho and Mata since the arrival of the Portuguese in the summer. After being a first-team regular in the last few seasons, Mata has found himself on the bench. Mourinho said that he must prove that he will be capable of adapting to the new style of play that will be implemented at Chelsea this season.

After an impressive performance against Swindon, Mourinho revealed that the 25-year-old will be starting the crucial Champions league encounter against Steaua Bucharest. Even though he was dropped from the team, Mata has shown fantastic attitude to be able to impress the manager according to Lampard. Mata proved to be the game changer in the recent 1-1 draw with Tottenham. He created the goal for John Terry’s equaliser after Chelsea had fallen to a first-half goal from Sigurdsson. Even though Mata did not start the match, he was introduced as a substitute at half-time.

It made all the difference and Lampard has praised the midfielder. During his two years at the club, Mata has won all major competitions like the Champions League.

“He played well, linked the play, put in the ball for the goal. He has been a vital player ever since he came to the cub. His attitude has been first class. Every player understands there is a lot of competition, especially in midfield. If you are not playing, and we have all been there, you have to stay and train well, keep the right attitude. Juan has done that,” said Lampard after the Tottenham match, which left Chelsea in the fourth place.

JOSE BACKS SPURS

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Tottenham have been demanding when it comes to the transfer of Gareth Bale. So far, they have said that the Welsh international is not for sale at any price. However, it is believed that internally the chairman – Daniel Levy – is willing to accept an offer of around £ 100 million for the 24-year-old. This would make the world record holder for the highest transfer fee paid for a footballer. The record is currently held by Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, who cost to the club £ 80 million when he moved in 2009.

It is believed that Real Madrid are considering paying this exorbitant transfer fee for the player, who was signed for around £ 5 million from Southampton a few years ago. Chelsea manager José Mourinho, though, thinks that Spurs are right to demand the fee for the player. Bale has been one of the outstanding players in the Premier league over the last few seasons. He has been a major reason towards Tottenham inching closer towards a regular top four finish. The club has had two top four finishers in the last four years. However, the lack of Champions league football could be detrimental to the club’s effort of keeping Bale.

“He is fantastic. He has this quality that has made the difference when the team was not able to make the difference. This is what makes the value of the player very high. This guy wins matches. He has an unbelievable shot, an unbelievable action, goals in the last minute, goals when it looks like they are going to draw and they win, goals when it looks like they are going to lose and they draw. So when I listen and read some numbers I think this kid will be worth every pound people are speaking about,” said Mourinho.