His words: “No irregular player will be included in the final squad to Brazil. I’m to choose from the defence, midfield and the attack. So, I’m definitely going to look out for those that have playing time in their respective clubs
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The Nigerian midfielder has struggled for regular action under Jose Mourinho’s management this term, having made just nine appearances in all competitions
Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has revealed that he has no plans to leave the club this summer. The…
Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has refused to sanction the sale of midfielder John Mikel Obi, delivering a blow to…
Inter Milan have reportedly identified Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel as a potential target as they continue their search for a…
Mikel is said to be seeking a move away from Chelsea in a bid to guarantee first-team football, while the English Premier League champions are thought to be open to offers
Defensive midfielder Mikel, 28, looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after nine seasons at the club
Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he is interested in buying one more midfielder to reinforce the spine of the team, and Mikel is thought to believe his time at Chelsea is up, and he is looking to link up with Asamoah Gyan, the former Sunderland player, at the UAE league champions
Mikel has not played for Nigeria since November but Keshi insists the door remains open for the midfielder
Hazard and Willian have been key men is Chelsea’s march to the Premier League summit with their pace and trickery proving too much for opposition defences time and time again this season
The Nigeria international has been at Chelsea since 2006 and was one of the players Mourinho was prepared to sell last summer only for no major offers to come in
The session, which lasted for about two hours, also had in attendance Etubom Paul Bassey, the CAF and FIFA Match Commissioner, and retired FIFA graded referee and NFigeria Football Federation Referees Consultant, Chief Linus Mba
Meanwhile, Chelsea will be eyeing another comprehensive victory when they visit Ljudski Vrt Stadium to take on Maribor
A late own goal from Shrews defender, Jermaine Grandison, handed victory to Mourinho’s men but the Portuguese boss was quick to hail experienced Mikel for his solid displays despite a lack of playing time in recent weeks
Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel, was again rooted to Chelsea’s benched as Chelsea played out a one-all draw against Schalke 04 in a UEFA Champions League tie on Wedsnesday at the Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has pleaded with out of contract Super Eagles’ handler, Stephen Keshi to recall Villarreal of Spain midfielder Ikechukwu Uche and Sunday Mba into the national team fold.
Nigerian international, John Obi Mikel was not listed as Chelsea dismantles Swansea City 4-2 to go tops of the English Premier League at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Moses however was a late second half substitute.
The striker, 36, returned to Stamford Bridge on a one-year deal at the end of last month, following a brief spell with Galatasaray in Turkey
Odemwingie completed 52 passes with four shots at goal.