Mourinho hits back at Cole claims

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Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho dismissed reports that England midfielder Joe Cole is unhappy at the club.

Cole, 23, has started only two games this season but Mourinho insists he has heard no complaints from the player.

He said: "Joe has always been very open with me. He came to see me several times last season. He was knocking on my door asking why he was not playing.

"This season he's never come to see me. But if he comes I'll tell him seven matches we've played, he's played six."

It was reported in the media this week that Cole believed his career was suffering from a lack of first team football.

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Mourinho rubbished the claims as "ridiculous" but added that Cole would have to wait until January if he really wants to quit Stamford Bridge.

"If Joe wants to leave he will have to wait until January when the new transfer window opens. Players cannot just say they want to leave. But every player has his price.

"If a player feels like this, he should have said so a month ago. Now the transfer window is closed."