Mourinho's job is SAFE at Chelsea... but maybe only for a fortnight

Chelseahave planned to reviewJose Mourinho's position during the
international break in two weeks' time as the Portuguese fights to
keep his job.Mourinho is under increasing pressure after Saturday's
2-1 defeat to West Ham left the Premier League champions 15th in the
table having lost five of their 10 league fixtures this season.The
former Real Madrid boss received a public vote of confidence last
month, when Blues owner Roman Abramovich decided to give his manager
until the two-week break in November to turn around the team's
fortunes.GAME OVER?Forget the title: Top four is out of reach for
ChelseaSome reports have suggested that Mourinho could be sacked if
Chelsea lose to Liverpool on Saturdaybut while patience is wearing
thin at Stamford Bridge, the 52-year-old is unlikely to leave the club
before the Premier League fixture away at Stoke on November 7.After
that game, Abramovich and the board are expected to reassess their
options with the club's chances of reaching the top four a prominent
factor in their decision. The Blues are already nine points behind
fourth-placed Manchester United.Preferred replacements such as Pep
Guardiola and Diego Simeone will not be available until next summer so
Chelsea would have to appoint an interim manager until the end of the
season.The Blues have four matches in the next two weeks in three
different competitions and Mourinho is under intense pressure despite
only signing a new four-year contract in August as a reward for last
season's title triumph.Mourinho was sent to the stands during the
defeat to West Ham and Chelsea chiefs have been stunned by the way the
52-year-old has appeared to unravel on and off the pitch.He
controversially axed club doctor Eva Carneiro and has further damaged
the club's image with constant rants against the referees, which have
been received badly in the boardroom at Stamford Bridge.Mourinho was
given his public vote of confidence after the home defeat to
Southampton on October 3 but has only guided the team to one win in
the three subsequent games - and that was against relegation battlers
Aston Villa.The Blues face Stoke in the League Cup on Tuesday before a
crucial home league fixture against Liverpool on Saturday. They take
on Dynamo Kyiv in the Champions League next week before the weekend
trip to Stoke, which could be Mourinho's final game in charge.