Mourinho: Walcott forced me to Terry seated on the bench against Arsenal

Portuguese coach confirmed Chelsea English football, Jose Mourinho, the team captain John Terry is the number one player in the team, he said, adding that the reason for its survival on the bench against Arsenal because of the presence of Walcott in their attack.

Said Mourinho at a press conference, saying: "Terry? You do not need to talk about him, he knows that the first two at Chelsea, powerful him and my relationship, if you want to chose the leader of the team will be is, Terry knows my interest in him as a character and as a relationship off the field."

He justified Mourinho left out of the starting line to meet yesterday London Derby against Arsenal, saying: "He knows that in football best not to risk, and should shall take a decision and the right one for the benefit of the team and win."

He continued: "predicted before the game that Arsenal will play a defensive game, relying on speed to attack in the apostate, it will cause problems in his presence behind the line of defense."

He added: "We want to win in that game, so I have to think about the things tactical team without passion, it was the best thing to reduce the risk of Walcott, put Zuma essential."

He concluded: "Terry knows my thinking in tactical matters, is a great leader, and the best for the team so far."

He stressed that the team leader has the respect of all the players, and enjoy a good character with everyone at the club.