"Very well."
Mourinho clapped gently and said, "Since you all agree with my view, I'll now ask a question about the starting lineup. Those who agree that Ashley Cole should start today, please raise your hand."
Although Mourinho was asking, his sharp eyes were constantly scanning between the players.
Inside the entire bus, besides Ashley Cole and the goalkeeping coach Silvino Lauro, no one raised their hand.
"Lauro, share your thoughts,"
Mourinho asked kindly.
Silvino Lauro said awkwardly, "I just felt sorry for him raising his hand alone, so I followed suit."
"The team's starting lineup is not a joke, nor is it a place for showing sympathy to kittens and puppies!"
Mourinho said irritably.
Silvino Lauro quickly pressed his arm firmly against the bus window, pretending nothing had happened.
