A victory over the Portuguese side will guarantee the ailing Premier League title holders a place in the knockout stages, which begin in February.
Whatever the result at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, however, it is unlikely to have any bearing on the club’s decision-making over Mourinho.
The Blues’ high command are increasingly concerned that there is no end in sight to the club’s horrendous domestic form, after Premier League rookies Bournemouthbecame the eighth team to beat them this season.
The west Londoners are now two points off the relegation places ahead of their trip next Monday to current league leaders Leicester — who are managed by the first Chelsea boss to be sacked by Roman Abramovich, Claudio Ranieri.
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