Jose Mourinho: Chelsea new boy Juan Cuadrado won't shine until next season
Posted Thursday, February 12, 2015 by Dailystar.co.uk
Jose Mourinho has warned Chelsea fans they will have to wait to see the best of new signing Juan Cuadrado.
SETTLING IN: Jose Mourinho admits Juan Cuadrado needs to adapt to English football
The Colombian is in line to make his first appearance at Stamford Bridge against Everton tonight, although Mourinho refused to reveal whether he would start.
The 26-year-old arrived on deadline day from Fiorentina and made his debut against Aston Villa on Saturday, coming on for the last 10 minutes.
The winger was a Serie A star while at La Viola due to his pace and trickery.
But Mourinho is not expecting him to tear Premier League defences to pieces just yet.
"It's normal, step by step, to be integrated," the Portuguese manager said.
"He needs time. I know Italy and I know the difference between Italy and England."
"His formation, his development, his experience - everything was in Italy."
"I wasn't expecting him to come on to the pitch against Aston Villa and destroy them."
"Stability, time, integration - I think we will see the best Cuadrado next year."
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