MIKEL
According to Owngoalnigeria.com,
midfielder John Obi Mikel has been handed a new role by Chelsea manager
Antonio Conte.
The Nigeria international is yet to make an appearance for
Chelsea this season, as he missed the start of the new Premier League campaign
due to representing the Super Eagles in Rio’s Olympics this summer, where
he helped his nation to claim bronze.
Mikel has been juggling between two different midfielder
roles during his career, as for Chelsea he has always been a defensive
midfielder, while for Nigeria he has played higher in a more advanced
position.
After Conte signed N’Golo Kanté to play deeper in midfield
alongside Nemanja Matic, rumours were linking Mikel to an exit, but according
to reports the 29-year-old will only be switching roles.
Mikel is the second longest serving player for the club
at the moment, and Conte is prepared to play him in the same role as he does
for Nigeria, tempting to offer Mikel a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
According to reports, Chelsea held talks with Mikel’s
representatives this week, and it’s expected that he will now be seen in a more
attacking role and possibly signed a new deal.
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