Mikel John Obi

[CHOULO19 24,332]

What a great game! Very entertaining from both teams and both were very unlucky not to get a third. Italy really pushing for a winner in the final minutes here.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

They got tired in the 2nd half from playing an important match just on saturday, so italy began to press more then. But was a thoroughly entertaining game from both teams

[haranr 485]

Mikel can be very good defensively.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Mikel can be very good defensively.

He is excellent defensively, he can shield the ball like a boss and spray a pass. That's why he should be playing.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Mikel can be very good defensively.

Maybe, but the defining characteristic of his time at Chelsea has been his inconsistency. I'm sure anyone of us here can mention a few games where he's cost us with defensive lapses.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Good performance. Everything looked under control with a proper DM in there, and Lampard was able to do what he does best.

[yuvala 2,167]

Bossed it.

[The Skipper 20,593]

This guy's composure is insane.

[Strike 7,250]

Good performance. Team looked far more secure defensively

[JDY 1,290]

[lucio 5,418]

needs to play most games

[Kieran. 6,317]

Good performance, needs to at least start the away games

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Good performance!

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Yet another good one from Mikel, immaculate performance.

[tapa 11]

people always criticizes him but what a precious and very good player

[y10edn 185]

Mikel plays 90 minutes and CFC bags 3 points

[robdog 2,084]

people always criticizes him but what a precious and very good player

It's like this, CFC fans need a bad boy or someone to hate. Before it was Ramires before he started to show the goods. Then it Malouda & Anelka. Then it was Bos & Kalou. They have all left. Now it's Mikel. When he leaves, then who will CFC fans hate? I have always felt that Mikel has brought a calming influence into the middle of the pitch. Yes he has made mistakes, but he has grown into this Maka Role. He was given this role from Jose & now he is back w/ the Club, so these type of performances shouldn't be a shock. Mikel has come up w/ the Goods on more than one occasion. I remember that FAC match vs manure @ ole crapfort. He came off the bench & changed the match. Then I remember the match @ Wembley vs Man City. Toure & Barry ate his lunch & he was over-powered. IMHO that is the coach's fault for putting Mikel in those type of situations.

[zolayes 14,489]

Mikel plays 90 minutes and CFC bags 3 points

I think the other 10 had some input ,,,but Mikel did play well imo