Mourinho hurt by exit

Jose Mourinho has told the press that his Chelsea exit was the most painful experience of his life. After three successful seasons at the helm, the Portuguese coach left Chelsea by mutual consent.

"The truth is our relationship broke down not because of one detail or something that happened at a certain moment, it broke down over a period of time," Mourinho told the News of the World.

"So even if we had beaten Blackburn but lost or drawn the next game, the next week it would still have been the same problem all over again.

"This is the most hurtful, painful experience of my life.

"You have to believe this is my worst moment at any time, at any club anywhere. It hurts me more than anything that has gone before."