Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has denied the suggestion that Juan Cuadrado was a "panic buy".
The Blues signed the Colombia international from Fiorentina on the deadlineday of the winter transfer window this season for €33 million,shortly after biding Adieu to Andre Schurrle who was transferred to Wolfsburg for €29.6m.
Mourinho insisted that the versatile winger will prove a shrewd addition to his squad.
"I don’t think it’s the best thing for [Cuadrado] that I speak about expectations," the Portuguese told reporters.
"He needs his time, as everyone does, and he’ll have his time. But it’s not a panic buy; it’s a reaction to Schurrle. It’s not a panic buy because he’s a player we’ve known for a long, long time."
"Schurrle is a player we like very, very much. We are happy with what Schurrle gave us. We are happy with our investment in him one and a half years ago. But we are happy with our business."
Mourinho was speaking to the press for the first time since enacting a media blackout last month.
The Blues boss was then further upset by the fact that star striker Diego Costa was banned for three games, after being found guilty of stamping on Livepool defender Emre Can during the second leg of the two sides' Capital One Cup semi-final tie.
Consequently, Mourinho, who is obliged to attend a press conference before every Premier League game, was not in good form when he sat down to speak to the media on the eve of Saturday's trip to Aston Villa.
"You know why I'm here, so you cannot expect me to be super happy to be here," he said. Asked if it was because he was compelled to attend, he replied: "Yes."
"I don't reflect [on either issue]. I don't even think about it because maybe they can read my reflection and they don't want that."
Mourinho was then asked if he is still enjoying his work,enduring love for English football upon his return to Stamford Bridge.
"I’m enjoying my work with my players," he answered. "When I like my players and like my squad,
I’m much more happy. More motivated to work. And this is the case."
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