Jose Mourinho: Willian will need time to adjust at Chelsea

Jose Mourinho believes Willian will need some time to adjust to the rigours of the Premier League after joining Chelsea from Anzhi Makhachkala this summer.

The 25-year-old Brazil international signed a five-year deal with the Blues last week after being granted a work permit in a deal believed to be worth around £30m.

And Mourinho feels that the playmaker, who came close to joining Tottenham before opting to move to Stamford Bridge, will need to get some game-time under his belt before he is able to find his top form with his new club.

“Willian is a creative player and for his qualities, I think he needs a bit of time to express himself,” Mourinho told Chelsea TV.

“He is a kid that wanted very much to play for Chelsea and he was too many years in Ukraine and in Russia and now he has his first chance to be in a big championship.”