Djilobodji was not my choice - Mourinho

The Chelsea boss has revealed that he did not personally pick the Senegal centre-back but insists he was recommended as a "fantastic squad player" by "someone I trust completely"

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted he was not responsible for the signing of Papy Djilobodji but insists the defender was the choice of "someone I trust completely".

The Senegal centre-back was bought on deadline day for a reported fee of £4 million after the Blues had failed to prise Everton starlet John Stones to Stamford Bridge in a significantly more expensive deal.

Chelsea lose again as Naismith bags treble

The Blues were poor as they struggled to find answers to the Scot's treble, with John Stones leading a fine defensive display despite Nemanja Matic's superb consolation goal

Chelsea's start to the defence of their Premier League title went from bad to worse as they were beaten 3-1 at Goodison Park by a Steven Naismith's hat-trick for Everton.

The Scottish forward broke the deadlock with a header in the 17th minute and followed it up with a second just five minutes later, taking advantage of slack defending from Branislav Ivanovic to bury a low shot past Asmir Begovic.