John Obi Mikel makes bold prediction about Chelsea star becoming captain after comparing him to a club legend
6 months ago

John Obi Mikel makes bold prediction about Chelsea star becoming captain after comparing him to a club legend

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Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has predicted a current Blues star will one day become club captain, after comparing his performance against West Ham to club legend N'Golo Kante. The performance Moises Caicedo caught the eye of Mikel, who made 372 appearances for Chelsea during an 11-year spell at the club. Moises Caicedo's performance against West Ham drew praised from a former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel claimed Caicedo was 'everywhere' as the Blues cruised to a 3-0 victory Mikel suggested Caicedo's performance was similar to displays of former star N'Golo Kante Mikel has suggested the 22-year-old is beginning to show the form which convinced the Blues to spend a British record £115million to sign the midfielder from Brighton. Caicedo has played an important role in Chelsea's strong start to the Premier League season Caicedo had claimed the assist for Chelsea's second goal at the London Stadium, with the Ecuadorian midfielder playing through Jackson to score.

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Maresca Calls for More Leadership from James
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Maresca Calls for More Leadership from James

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has urged skipper Reece James to show more leadership on the pitch. He expects James to be more proactive in the dressing room and give more than he has in the past. James has played only 12 times for Chelsea since being handed the armband by Mauricio Pochettino, and his role as captain has largely been …

Chelsea consider approaching Graham Potter's former club Brighton for Moises Caicedo
2 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea consider approaching Graham Potter's former club Brighton for Moises Caicedo

Daily Mail  

The Blues are also targeting Rafa Marin and Marcus Thuram in January The interest follows their failed pursuit of Benfica star Enzo Fernandez Caicedo has impressed for Brighton throughout the Premier League season Moises Caicedo has been targeted as Chelsea seek to strengthen midfield Chelsea are considering an approach to Brighton for midfielder Moises Caicedo as they struggle to fill …

Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi retires aged 35
2 years, 5 months ago

Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi retires aged 35

Daily Mail  

Former Chelsea star Mikel John Obi has announced his retirement from football, aged 35. Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has announced his retirement from football Mikel enjoyed an 18-year career, which included 11 years at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea 'There is a saying that "all good things must come to an end", and for my professional football career, that …

Chelsea vs West Ham: Manuel Pellegrini backs Maurizio Sarri to stick with philosophy despite scepticism
5 years, 11 months ago

Chelsea vs West Ham: Manuel Pellegrini backs Maurizio Sarri to stick with philosophy despite scepticism

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Manuel Pellegrini believes Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri is …

John Obi Mikel departs Chelsea to join Chinese club Tianjin TEDA
8 years, 2 months ago

John Obi Mikel departs Chelsea to join Chinese club Tianjin TEDA

Firstpost  

Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel announced on Friday he is leaving English Premier League leaders Chelsea to join Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. London: Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel announced on Friday he is leaving English Premier League leaders Chelsea to join Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. “I’m delighted to be joining Tianjin TEDA FC in China, at a time that the …

John Mikel Obi signs for Tianjin TEDA as he is the latest player to join Chinese Super League
8 years, 2 months ago

John Mikel Obi signs for Tianjin TEDA as he is the latest player to join Chinese Super League

Daily Mail  

John Mikel Obi has become the latest ex-Premier League star to move to the Chinese Super League after his transfer to Tianjin TEDA was confirmed on social media. A picture was shared on Chinese website Webo of former Chelsea midfielder Mikel shaking hands with a Tianjin club official and holding the club's shirt. Mikel, who had been frozen out of …

Chelsea punishing Mikel Obi for playing at Rio 2016 Olympics, says Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr
8 years, 4 months ago

Chelsea punishing Mikel Obi for playing at Rio 2016 Olympics, says Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr

Firstpost  

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr claims Mikel Obi is being “punished” by Premier League club Chelsea for playing at the Rio Olympics. Abuja: Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr claims Mikel Obi is being “punished” by Premier League club Chelsea for playing at the Rio Olympics. “There is a reason why Mikel is not playing for Chelsea right now and that reason is …

Chelsea dressing room has a better atmosphere without Jose Mourinho, says midfielder John Mikel Obi
9 years, 2 months ago

Chelsea dressing room has a better atmosphere without Jose Mourinho, says midfielder John Mikel Obi

Daily Mail  

John Mikel Obi has admitted the atmosphere in the Chelsea dressing room has improved, just three games after the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Blues interim manager Guus Hiddink claimed after his side's 0-0 draw against Manchester United that he had already lifted spirits at Stamford Bridge since succeeding Mourinho, who was often publicly critical of his players towards the end …

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