Mourinho rails against schedule ahead of Fulham derby


Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho reacts before the start of his team's Champions League soccer match against Galatasaray at Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has hit out at the Premier League schedule, saying his players have not had a chance to recover from their midweek Champions League match before playing Fulham on Saturday.

The Premier League leaders drew 1-1 with Galatasaray in Turkey on Wednesday but have not been able to train ahead of the west London derby against bottom club Fulham.

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