Mourinho advises Cole to stay in England

(GSM) – Internazionale boss Jose Mourinho thinks Ashley Cole would make a mistake if he moved away from Chelsea.

The former Blues coach thinks the left back shouldn’t consider a transfer to a foreign club.

Reports suggested that Cole, currently sidelined with an ankle injury, is considering his future with Chelsea. It is alleged that he is unhappy at being singled out for disciplinary action over his off-field conduct.

Sky Sports News understands that Cole does not have a problem with Chelsea but speculation has surfaced linking the English international with a summer switch to one of Europe’s top clubs.

Mourinho has advised his former pupil to stay where he is.

“Ashley has to look after himself,” said the Portuguese.

“I called him a couple of days ago because I care about him.

“My advice to him is don’t leave England.

“Ancelotti and his family must give him advice. But, for me, he will not help himself by moving abroad.”

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has hailed the strength of the Premier League ahead of his side’s Champions League clash against Inter on Wednesday night.

Ancelotti had spent his entire managerial career in Italy before moving to Chelsea last summer and he has been impressed by the quality of English football.

“The Premier League is now much better than Serie A,” Ancelotti said.

“In Italy there are only three teams – Roma, Inter and AC Milan.

“In England it is much more competitive. It is not just the top four, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Everton and Manchester City can also beat you.

“We would like to win the Champions League with Chelsea because it is a competition the club have never won.

“But for me and for the club, I don’t think it is more important than the championship.”