The Portuguese tactician has come under heavy criticism this term after the Blues' shaky start to their title defence.
But Mourinho has been quick to blast the media.
"Wayne Rooney was a disaster, then he beats the record with England and he's suddenly the best player in the history of English football," Mourinho said.
"Rooney is a fantastic player when he's not scoring goals or when he is.
"I am a fantastic manager when I'm not winning matches and I'm a fantastic manager when I am.
"You like 'up and down', but it's not like that.
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Jose Mourinho has hit out at the media
"The pundits get big money not to say easy things.
"They have to be geniuses in their analysis or they don't deserve the money they get."
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