Mourinho to give evidence in Carneiro tribunal after she 'rejected £1.2m settlement'
Jose Mourinho is expected to give evidence at an employment tribunal brought by former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro after she reportedly turned down £1.2 million to settle.
Dr Carneiro claims she was sexually discriminated against by the club's former manager as she treated Eden Hazard during the opening day of the Premier League season last August.
She claims as she ran on to the pitch during the game with Swansea Mourinho shouted "filha da puta" - meaning daughter of a whore in Portuguese - at her.
Mourinho admits using the phrase but denied it was sexist.
In a statement read to the tribunal, he said: "Filho da puta is a phrase I often use, all of the players know it.
"There is no sexist connotation in the use of the phrase - it is just like saying 'f*** off'.
"In the world of football, a lot of swear words are used."
Mary O'Rourke QC, representing Dr Carneiro, argued the expression is "very offensive" and that it was aimed at her client because she was the "only female pitch-side".
"He uses the word 'filha' because he is abusing a woman," she said.
Dr Carneiro is claiming constructive dismissal against Chelsea.
She also has a personal legal action against Mourinho for alleged victimisation and discrimination.
The case is expected to last up to 10 days at the London South Employment Tribunal in Croydon.
Dr Carneiro is expected to give evidence on Tuesday afternoon.