Mata is well into my 2013/2014 Plans - Chelsea Boss affirms

Jose Mourinho has insisted that Juan Mata is part of his plans and further revealed how he plans to use the Spain international next season.

The 25-year-old’s future has been uncertain for a while this summer, with the current Chelsea Player of the Year rumoured to be have been offered to Manchester United in exchange for Wayne Rooney.

Both Chelsea and Mourinho have denied that and Mourinho has explained how Mata will play in his team.

“Of course [Mata] fits into my plans,” the Blues manager told reporters. “I have my idea about him, about where he produces better and where he has more difficulty. We will try to help him perform better in those situations.

“I like wingers coming in on the inside for the penetrative movement, for the pass, for the shot and Juan is the only player we have to do that on the right.

“On the left we have Hazard, Victor Moses, Kevin De Bruyne, Andre Schurrle … Juan is also very comfortable playing as a No.10. In between these two positions, he has a lot to give to the team.”