Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has insisted that the players are "committed" to manager Jose Mourinho, whose future continues to be a talking point due to the club's poor season.

The Blues are currently two points above the relegation zone after eight defeats, three draws and four victories.

There have been rumblings that the team's current form could cost Mourinho his job, but Courtois has insisted that the Portuguese coach has the full backing of the players.

"Results don't say we are not committed to the manager," Courtois told reporters. "I think we still are confident in the manager and we are trying to get out of it with him.

"[Mourinho and I] have a very good relationship. We have a professional relationship, sometimes involves some jokes but we have a good relationship overall."

Chelsea need to gain a point against Porto on Wednesday in order to progress into the final 16 of the Champions League.

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Danielle Joynson