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John Terry says he's happy to take criticism from former professionals he admires, but not from players who have played at 'a really bad level... Robbie Savage being one'

Chelsea captain John Terry has hit back at TV pundit Robbie Savage's criticism of his form - insisting he is not interested in the former Premier League midfielder's opinion.

The Blues have endured their worst start to a season for 37 years and currently sit 15th in the Premier League, having lost nine of their 17 matches in all competitions. 

Ahead of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev at Stamford Bridge, Terry admitted his performances have been below-par, but refused to accept criticism from Savage due to the 'bad level' the now-retired player competed at.  

Instead of listening to Savage, who played for Crewe, Leicester, Birmingham, Blackburn, Derby and Wales, Terry says he is more than willing to take individual criticism from his former England team-mates and Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. 

Mourinho's quotes in full
Mourinho's quotes in full

Jose Mourinho was in defiant mood ahead of Chelsea's Champions League clash with Dynamo Kiev

"When players have not had a career, played at a really bad level... Robbie Savage being one. He's dug me out a couple of times," he said. 

"You take it as a footballer, as an individual. I'll take it from the Rios, Carraghers and Nevilles. All day long. 

"From others? Nah."

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