The worst start to a season in Jose Mourinho’s career has failed to cause the tiniest dent to his self-belief. Even after learning that knee surgery will sideline Thibaut Courtois, “the best goalkeeper in the world” for up to three months, Chelsea’s manager will take his team to Everton today insisting that they trust him and are still in the title race; that he will not walk away and that the club will not sack him.
