How is Juan Mata faring under Jose Mourinho?

Juan Mata has and remains the subject of media and press scrutiny after his difficult start to life under Jose Mourinho this season. To his credit, he has worked hard to get back in favour with the manager. I would like to know how you the Chelsea fan reading this post thinks he is doing?

Mata himself spoke after scoring for Spain on Tuesday night in response to how he sees things going now at Chelsea. He said:

“I’m fine, I’ve been playing several games and I think I am at a good level. I feel fine. When I had a difficult time that was in pre-season due to injury.”

(Source)

So do you agree with Mata? How do you think he has been doing lately after he was challenged by Jose to work harder without the ball?

Do you think his work rate has improved and if so, has his use of the ball and his influence in games suffered at all?

Would love to hear from as many Chelsea fans on this issue even if you are not registered with my comments system. You can click on reply even if you aren’t!