Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that there is not enough loyalty in modern football.

The 50-year-old, who has been in charge of six clubs during his 13-year managerial career, is determined to compile a squad of players that are fully committed to the cause at Stamford Bridge.

"Football is a little bit like society in general terms," Mourinho told reporters. "It seems that people now forget about some principles."

Midfielder Michael Essien fell out of favour at Chelsea under former boss Roberto Di Matteo.

The 30-year-old was loaned out to Real Madrid, where he became a first-team regular under Mourinho last season.

Essien is now back in London and Mourinho says that the Ghana international is a fine example of the kind of player that the Blues need.

"For me, loyalty is fundamental, not just in football, but also in life and we need this kind of boy," Mourinho added.

"More than that what I want and what I try to create in the team is that kind of principle between them. I don't want them for me - I want them for them."

Essien has two years remaining on his current contract at Chelsea.