Mourinho explained that his team had only two days to prepare for the match and did not have time for a full training session. He pointed out that his team's ability to train effectively is one of its strengths. However, the team was unable to utilize this strength in this instance.

Mourinho emphasized that the team is currently under a lot of pressure. He encouraged his players to view the defeat as an opportunity to learn and grow. He believed that the team could have achieved a draw, which would have been a positive outcome.

The coach praised his team's organization and preparation, stating that they studied Chelsea's strategies well and defended effectively. However, he noted that having three central midfielders on a yellow card and numerous transitions made the game challenging.

Mourinho acknowledged that the team's focus should be on recovering from a previous loss to Qarabağ, which cost them valuable points. He emphasized the importance of finding points in upcoming matches and felt that the team did enough to secure a draw, but it was not possible.

Mourinho concluded by expressing a positive sentiment, stating that the team is building confidence and is on the right track.