Jose Mourinho has been stunned by allegations that morale is so low in the Chelsea dressing room that one of his players would ‘rather lose than win’. The incredible claim was made by respected BBC 5 Live presenter Garry Richardson during his long-established Sportsweek programme on Sunday morning. Chelsea sources claim that the pressure on Mourinho to turn results around following their sixth defeat of the season in the Barclays Premier League — 3-1 at home by Liverpool on Saturday — has left him close to breaking point. Richardson’s remarkable allegations have led to a whispering campaign about the identity of the mystery player, but the reality is that Mourinho’s stormy relationship with his players will ultimately cost him his job.Chelsea were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on SaturdayIt was the latest in a string of bad results this season for Jose MourinhoMourinho has problems in his relationship with a number of key playersIt is claimed that a first-team player said: 'I’d rather lose than win for him'Eden Hazard is determined to force through Real Madrid move next summer if Mourinho remains in charge - they have a difference of opinionMartin Samuel: What if last season's Premier League win was a blipRead: Jose Mourinho is left to face the music at Chelsea on his own without a chief executive
_ continued to back Mourinho over the weekend, but it has become clear that he is now managing the club on a game-by-game basis as they wait for owner Roman Abramovich to make his next move.