Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho screamed ‘son of a b***h’ during his heated touchline row with Dr Eva Carneiro.
Video footage released by Sky Sports shows a visibly angry Mourinho shouting the Portuguese term ‘filho da puta’ (which translates as son of a b***h) as Carneiro treated a stricken Eden Hazard against the manager’s wishes during the closing stages of Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Swansea at Stamford Bridge.
Sportsmail can also reveal that Chelsea’s players have been left stunned after a series of recent explosive outbursts from Mourinho aimed at them and other members of staff.
The pressure will pile on the manager on Friday when he faces the media for the first time since he accused Carneiro of being naive and banished her from the bench for future games.
Jose Mourinho and Eva Carneiro share an exchange of views on the Stamford Bridge touchline
Mourinho fumes as Carneiro retreats to the bench after treating Eden Hazard on the pitch during the 2-2 draw
Carneiro walks past Mourinho on the sidelines following the Portuguese's foul-mouthed rant
A scowling Mourinho looks on with a mixture of fury and disbelief after the duo dashed onto the field of play
The full exchange between the Portuguese boss and Carneiro is shown in the video. The Chelsea boss loses his cool with his medical team as they raced onto the field to tend to Hazard.
A visibly-incensed Mourinho rages as the club team-doctor and head physio Jon Fearn ran onto the Stamford Bridge pitch.
Deciphered by a lip reader working for Sportsmail, Mourinho was seen shouting: 'Hey! HEY! Get off the pitch now. F*****g hell.'
Mourinho stomped on the touchline and launched into a tirade as Hazard's treatment meant Chelsea were briefly reduced to nine men following the sending off of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Sky pixelated the images of his face at one point because he was so clearly using foul language. And he is seen not only barking his disapproval at Carneiro but Fearn, too. Both deserve credit for remaining calm in response.
Just as irrational was the thought process that led Mourinho to criticise his senior medical staff on television and radio. He accused Carneiro of lacking a basic understanding of the game despite her considerable experience and expertise, then branded his medical team ‘impulsive and naive’.
It was a decision that stunned Chelsea officials and left Roman Abramovich, an owner never comfortable to see the image of his club tarnished, most unhappy.
The problem is escalating. Lawyers representing Chelsea asked that the media make no attempts to contact Carneiro or her family, even thoughSportsmail can reveal Carneiro has contacted a separate legal firm to discuss what could well amount to a constructive dismissal claim, given that she has been stripped of most of her duties.
Carneiro appears to talk back to the Portuguese boss as Mourinho makes his point
Mourinho walks past Swansea manager Garry Monk to give a steely glare to head physio Jon Fearn
Referee Michael Oliver points at Hazard as the Belgium international stays grounded against Swansea
Mourinho claims he knew star playmaker Eden Hazard did not require treatment as he was just tired
The 41-year-old doctor has hired Mishcon de Reya — the prestigious law firm which famously represented Diana, Princess of Wales during her divorce from Prince Charles and has also given advice for women facing discrimination — to look at her case.
This heightens the need for Mourinho to navigate his way carefully through the media briefing.
There was yet more criticism for Mourinho, having already had his behaviour described as ‘appalling’ and ‘unjust’ by senior medical figures in sport this week.
FIFA’s Dvorak told Sky he fully supported Carneiro’s actions, arguing that Mourinho had no right to question when a doctor chooses to rush to the aid of a player.
‘In medical aspects, in medical diagnosis, the manager has nothing to say,’ said Dvorak.
‘This is our professional law and our ethical duty to look after the players’ health.’
Asked if a manager had the authority to tell the medical team not to enter the field, Dvorak said: ‘I can’t see such a situation and we have to defend the position of the doctor. Everyone involved has to respect the fact the doctor is in charge.
‘I don’t want to interfere with the club as such, but I would endorse clearly what the team doctor and the physiotherapist did. When they were asked, they had to come on to the pitch.’
Presumably Mourinho needed the assistance of his medical staff to complete the signing of the Brazilian, Kenedy.
Whether it proves to be the last time they work together — indeed whether it proves to be the last signing Mourinho makes at Chelsea — remains to be seen.
Carneiro has had support from thousands of people online after she was criticised following the incident
Carneiro made one of her first posts on Facebook, having previously been almost silent across social media
Caneiro will keep her job title but will not be allowed at training sessions, matches or the Chelsea team hotel
On Thursday, the doctor did not attend training with Mourinho's side at Chelsea's Cobham training ground in Surrey.
There are concerns at Chelsea that she is seeking both a public apology and legal advice with a view to possibly suing.
Since the incident, Chelsea fans rushed to send her messages of support. On Monday she posted on Facebook: 'I would like to thank the general public for their overwhelming support. Really very much appreciated.'
Former Chelsea doctor Ralph Rogers labelled Caneiro a 'cheerleader’ and ‘extremely naive’ following her public fallout with Mourinho.
Rogers questioned whether Carneiro felt she was bigger than Mourinho when taking to Facebook and thanking fans for their support and also called her a 'celebrity doctor'.
'You’re not supposed to take centre stage if you are a physician to a team. You have to understand your dynamic in the club. You are not a player,’ Rogers told MailOnline Sport.
‘You’re not supposed to be a celebrity. You can’t be a celebrity doctor, come on. Let’s get real.’
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