Badboy 1,526 Posted July 23, 2009 Share Posted July 23, 2009 I think youngsters need to be given more chances, but Mikel came in like he was an experienced European footballer, he was absolutely special in that respect and its so easy to forget how young he is. Then again, he might be in his mid-20s and lying about his age like is alleged with many Nigerian players Do you think their could be a chance of his age being different from what he say's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti feels that this season could be the campaign where midfielder Jon Obi Mikel steps forward and shows his qualities as a creative midfielder. “I have a lot of trust in Mikel,” he told The Daily Mail. “I think he can be the playmaker of this team. He is a young player, but has great quality, both technical and tactical. "For the present and for the future he is a very important player for us. We are very happy he has signed a new contract and I hope that he stays at Chelsea for a lot of years. “I would like that he puts in his great quality for the team.” Mikel was clearly pleased by his manager's praise, saying “It is a great honour that he sees something in me. He says I am a player with great qualities, but thinks I can be even better.” “It is going to take a bit of time, but I am going to work very close with him to make it happen.” "He likes the fact I am strong and can play with the ball, but says that I still need to add more things to my game — if I do that then he thinks I’m going to be fantastic.” The Nigerian believes Ancelotti will finally bring a Champions League to Stamford Bridge, saying, “We have come close so many times and I think that is why the club have brought him here, to take us to that final step.” "The way he has come in and the ideas he has as to how to set the team up, I think we can win everything." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Do you think their could be a chance of his age being different from what he say's ? There is a chance yes, however actually I doubt it. There has been so much focus on him at this young age that someone would've worked it out by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC58 22 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hes going to do great things at Chelsea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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