Mourinho came under fire for his public criticism of Shaw, but it appears the 21-year-old has been motivated by his shaming after he was handed a rare start by the United boss in last Sunday's Premier League game at Sunderland.
But Leander Dendoncker salvaged Anderlecht the draw late on and Mourinho was left agitated by the performances of Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and substitute Anthony Martial.
However, the veteran forward has proved his doubters wrong by scoring 28 goals in all competitions for the Red Devils.
If Chelsea can win here, it's a moment that may well top that strike in 1999 for Conte.
"I have zero problems", Conte said. "Chelsea haven't been at their brilliant best lately but they have been efficient and pose more than enough threat to unsettle United. One more game. No difference for me".
The semi-finals of the Europa League are scheduled to be held over two legs on May 4 and May 11, so both are unlikely to feature in those matches should United advance past Anderlecht in the last eight.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has agreed with the notion that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has only improved with age and feels the Manchester United striker is at the peak of his form.
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"I had a really good chat with him [after the criticism] and I totally agree with him - I will do whatever he wants", Shaw added.
"There is a game of football and I want to win with my team, he wants to win with his team". I believe and want to do that, not just for myself but for the fans that have been behind me.
"But we have been playing so well for so long it is just that edge, that little bit of something, to finish teams off".
While Chelsea had time to recuperate and refocus after last Saturday's 3-1 win at Bournemouth, United touched down in Manchester in the early hours of Friday morning after their latest Europa League adventure.
"There is nothing I can do (about the current defensive situation)", Mourinho told the club website. It's normal to be in conflict during the game but only a sporting conflict.
United head into the weekend four points off a Champions League berth, although boast at least one game in hand on all those above them. David Chidgey, Chelsea FanCast (chelseafancast.com) "This is the business end of the season, every point counts towards Chelsea winning the title and that is guaranteed to increase the tension and nerves around this game". There is no way we can give up on the top four.
"We have to kill matches".
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