Yaya Toure: I’m not scared of Mourinho

Mourinho left Real Madrid under a cloud to take over at Stamford Bridge in June, and the Blues have been installed as the bookmakers’ favourites to lift the Premier League title next season.But Toure is not fazed by the Portuguese’s return to English football and is relishing the challenge of battling with the former Porto […]

Mourinho left Real Madrid under a cloud to take over at Stamford Bridge in June, and the Blues have been installed as the bookmakers’ favourites to lift the Premier League title next season.
But Toure is not fazed by the Portuguese’s return to English football and is relishing the challenge of battling with the former Porto coach.
“I am not scared of him,” he told Goal. “In fact, I look forward to playing against him. That is how football is. You need to be brave and take all the challenges that come.”
The 30-year-old hopes that City will be able to bounce back from a disappointing campaign under the guidance of new manager Manuel Pellegrini, and admitted that he will have to be at the top of his game.
“Looking at our preparations and with the new manager on board, I am confident that things will be better [next season],” he added. “There are a lot of signings that the club has made and I am sure that will have a positive impact on the side.
“With that in mind, I need to up my game and make sure that I am at my peak at all times. I am also hoping that I will stay injury free for the whole season so that I will be able to deliver.”