Beyond the playing squad, Cole believes the ultimate fix for the culture at Chelsea is a familiar face in the dugout. He has publiclyurged the board to consider Jose Mourinho for a sensational third term. He argues that the Portuguese tactician is the only figure capable of commanding the respect of the fans and the dressing room simultaneously while rebuilding the club's shattered foundations.
“The best move the club could make now, a realistic move as well, is to go to Jose Mourinho,” Cole insisted. “Say that this is what we can do, and just let the man take charge of the club. Just say, ‘rebuild my club for me, we’re going to step back, you get us back on track.’ Give him a long contract, and tell the players and the fans just to take the transition.”