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Mourinho welcomes defensive reinforcement after City drubbing

Baba Rahman's arrival is a timely boost to Chelsea's defensive ranks, according to manager Jose Mourinho.

Jose Mourinho says the arrival of Baba Rahman will increase competition in Chelsea's defense following a humbling 3-0 defeat at Manchester City.

The Portuguese manager was critical of his defenders' first-half performance in the clash at the Etihad Stadium, even resorting to substituting John Terry for the first time in the Premier League ahead of the second period.

Asked whether it was his the worst half of football he had seen from his side, Mourinho commented: "Defensively? I don't know.