Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho should understand the importance of player safety, warns Fabrice Muamba

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Fabrice Muamba has warned Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho that he is putting his players at risk if he does not allow the club's medical staff to fulfill their duty.

The Portuguese tactician reacted furiously when doctor Eva Carneiro and physio Jon Fearn entered the field of play to treat Eden Hazard during the latter stages of the Blues' 2-2 draw against Swansea City on August 8.

Mourinho was aggrieved that Hazard had to leave the pitch in order to be treated as the Premier League champions had already been reduced to 10 men after Thibaut Courtois' dismissal and cited his staff's "naivety" as a reason behind his decision to remove the pair from the bench for the foreseeable future.

Muamba was forced into early retirement after suffering a heart attack while playing for Bolton against Tottenham in 2012 and the 27-year-old believes that Mourinho should understand the importance of his players' safety.

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“Player safety is key, a player’s life is important. Once a player is injured, the doctor and physio both have a duty to come on," he told the Sun.

“That is something that Jose should be able to understand. Health and safety is very important. That’s why you need a clear understanding of what is required. A manager and a doctor should have open communications.”

Player Ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea

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Player Ratings: Manchester City vs Chelsea

• 1/26 Manchester City 3 Chelsea 0

  Who stood out at the Etihad Stadium?

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• 2/26 Joe Hart: 7

  The goalkeeper had hardly anything to do in the first half, but responded well when called in action particularly for Hazard’s second-half shot.

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• 3/26 Bacary Sagna: 6

  Did well to pressurise Hazard early on, and also combined well with his defensive partners to stop the Belgian finding space to attack.

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• 4/26 Vincent Kompany: 8

  Put in another commanding performance similar to against West Brom as the City skipper provided the strength to stop the threat of Costa and was later rewarded with another headed goal.

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• 5/26 Eliaquim Mangala: 6

  Partnered well with Kompany, and had a good chance to double City’s lead but headed wide minutes before the break.

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• 6/26 Aleksandar Kolarov: 7

  The full-back kept finding the space that helped build-up City’s attack on the left flank.

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• 7/26 Yaya Toure: 7

  Played a one-two with Aguero for the opener and his strength proved crucial in preventing Chelsea’s forwards from finding a way through the middle of the pitch.

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• 8/26 Fernandinho: 8

  Could have been sent off for his elbow to Costa but, otherwise, did his defensive duties well and netted a superb strike late on.

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• 9/26 Jesus Navas: 7

  The Spaniard’s pace was a constant issue for Chelsea, and he was consistently involved in the home side’s attacks. A fine performance from the winger.

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• 10/26 David Silva: 7

  The Spaniard pulled the strings in midfield and worked small pockets of space well to find his teammates. He also assisted for Fernandinho’s goal.

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• 11/26 Raheem Sterling: 7

  His pace on the left allowed him to skip past Ramires and Ivanovic several times in the clash. City’s summer signing showed a really good understanding with Silva, Aguero and the rest of his teammates to cause Chelsea problems.

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• 12/26 Sergio Aguero: 9

  Got the opening goal and could easily have had more with no less than five shots at goal in the first half. The Argentine gelled well with Sterling and Navas and was easily one of City’s best performers.

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• 13/26 Samir Nasri: 7

  The Frenchman proved an inspired substitution and he played a key role in City’s second and third goal.

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• 14/26 Asmir Begovic: 6

  Dealt with his early tests well, but could not keep out City’s goals. Showcased why he will pressurise Courtois for the No.1 spot this season.

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• 15/26 Branislav Ivanovic: 3

  Like last week against Jefferson Montero, Chelsea’s vice-captain struggled with pace of Sterling and could not stop Kolarov from using the left flank to drive in crosses into the box. Was beaten by Kompany for City’s second goal and had a day to forget.

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• 16/26 Gary Cahill: 5

  The centre-back was outwitted by Silva’s fancy footwork for the opening goal, which ultimately allowed Aguero to gain possession and shoot. He was off the pace although he improved in the second half.

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• 17/26 John Terry: 5

  Could not command and organise his back line as he usually does so well, with Chelsea looking disorganised in defence.

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• 18/26 Cesar Azpilicueta: 5

  Navas proved a nuisance for the left-back and Azpilicueta found his compatriot’s pace too much to deal with.

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• 19/26 Ramires: 5

  Worked hard in midfield, but couldn’t get past City’s stalwart defending.

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• 20/26 Nemanja Matic: 6

  Battled well in midfield, but was unable to stop the physical threat of Toure and the pace provided by City’s forwards.

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• 21/26 Willian: 6

  Was a source of pace for Chelsea and while he did well to provide crosses into the area for the visitors, was helpless to do much else.

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• 22/26 Cesc Fabregas: 5

  Linked up well with his teammates from his slightly defensive position, but couldn’t breach City’s defence.

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• 23/26 Eden Hazard: 5

  Last year’s PFA Player of the Year was stifled and could not find the space to make the difference.

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• 24/26 Diego Costa: 6

  The striker was dealt with in brilliant fashion by City’s defence and while his work rate was good, Costa cut a frustrated figure throughout the game.

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• 25/26 Kurt Zouma: 5

  Provided more of a physical presence after he came on, but half dealt with the danger in the build-up to the third goal.

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• 26/26 Juan Cuadrado: 6

  Injected pace for the Blues on the right, but was unable to do much else than cross the ball in.

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Mourinho's decision to banish Carneiro and Fearn from the bench has been widely criticised but the Blues boss has hinted that they could be able to return to their roles on the sidelines in the future.

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