Despite Chelsea bringing a number of high-profile names including John Terry back into the team, the Serbian international was left out of the side again tonight.
Matic was then brought on at half-time, before being subbed, when he didn’t appear to be injured, after Southampton had scored their third goal on 73 minutes.
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Subbing a sub is is widely regarded as one of the great indignities for a footballer, and Mourinho was criticised for the move, with Sky pundits Niall Quinn and Jamie Redknapp both suggesting it could further damage dressing room morale.
Nemanja Matic endured one of football's great indignities tonight
Updated at 19.58
NEMANJA MATIC HAD a particularly difficult evening as Chelsea lost 3-1 against Southampton at Stamford Bridge this evening.
Despite Chelsea bringing a number of high-profile names including John Terry back into the team, the Serbian international was left out of the side again tonight.
Matic was then brought on at half-time, before being subbed, when he didn’t appear to be injured, after Southampton had scored their third goal on 73 minutes.
Subbing a sub is is widely regarded as one of the great indignities for a footballer, and Mourinho was criticised for the move, with Sky pundits Niall Quinn and Jamie Redknapp both suggesting it could further damage dressing room morale.
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