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Cahill believes Chelsea's players have enough quality to turn things around,
despite languishing in 16th in the Premier League near the halfway stage of
the season.
Cahill asked Chelsea's critics to remember their recent successes, including
winning the title last summer, and says they cannot all be expected to put
in brilliant performances in every game.
Boss Jose Mourinho placed the blame for Chelsea's poor season at his
players' feet after their 2-1 defeat by leaders Leicester on Monday, and
also said hopes of a top-four finish were over.
Mourinho's position is reported to have been discussed at board level after
the defeat at the King Power Stadium, and there has been speculation that
Pep Guardiola will become available this summer.
But Cahill is not giving up on the year and says the squad is working hard
to turn things around, starting against fellow strugglers Sunderland on
Saturday.
He told the Chelsea magazine: "There are some great memories and I don't
think we should forget the manner in which we won the Premier League,
leading from the start, which was an unbelievable achievement for everyone
at the club.
"The flip side, as always with football, is that it's a game of two halves -
and we've had a difficult period. Last season was fantastic, this season has
been tough, but we're looking to turn that around. We're working hard to
make things right.
"Not every single minute of your career will go well, individually and
collectively, and not every season will go how you want it to, but it's how
you react to that.
"You're not a robot, you're not going to be nine out of 10 every game. But
when things aren't going well, you work even harder and look for a reaction.
I'm sure we'll turn it around."
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