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New Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been analysing his squad after taking over the helm at Stamford Bridge.
THis is what he had to say:
"I think there are too many names since I was linked with Chelsea, even before I signed I heard about 100 players being linked with Chelsea. I understand why but I don't change my mind and my way of things.
"I repeat what I said a few weeks ago - 23, maximum 24. So we have 20 players decided to be in our squad definitely and I would say we have three or four more spaces. These can be spaces for new players or for players who are already Chelsea players. It depends on the situation.
"The way I want to think is something like this - right backs Glen Johnson and Paulo Ferreira. Is closed.
"Left backs Celestine Babayaro and Wayne Bridge, is closed. Outside left - Arjen Robben and Damien Duff. Closed.
"Central defence - open. Midfield players - still open. Strikers - I don't know yet!"
Mateja Kezman is undergoing a medical as he looks to complete his switch from PSV Eindhoven.
"After the Chelsea offer, all the other options went down," he stated.
"The financial terms are fantastic but, on the other hand, Chelsea are not a club that you can turn down.
"I am overwhelmed as I can finally show what I am really worth. I can hardly wait to run out at Stamford Bridge."
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