BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Internazionale vs ChelseaChelsea face José Mourinho's Inter Milan during their pre-season tour of America. Match chat here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 John Mikel Obi is anticipating an occasion to remember when we face José Mourinho's Inter in LA on Tuesday. It is almost two years since Mourinho left his role as Chelsea manager, taking the reins at the San Siro where he steered the Nerazzuri to a fourth successive Scudetto. Now he comes face to face with the Blues for the first time, a date we have all been looking forward to, as Nigerian international midfielder Mikel explained. 'I think it will be a big thing because obviously Mourinho was at Chelsea for a really long time and he was successful. To play against him now as manager of Inter will be a big thing for the club and fans as well,' the 22-year-old acknowledged. 'We are all looking forward to it and I know he is as well, but it is still a friendly and it will be friendly football. 'I think José is enjoying life in Italy right now, we are all looking forward to seeing him. I think he has been to England a few times but not met with the guys, so it will be good to have a chat and see how he is enjoying his time at Inter.' While he believes the atmosphere will be friendly, Mikel insisted that we will still be playing to win. 'I don't think it will be a rivalry but José always wants to win, it doesn't matter that it's a friendly, and we all want to win and have to make sure we play well,' he said. Mikel, who played half an hour in our 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders on Saturday, has also had kind words for the man now occupying Mourinho's former role, Carlo Ancelotti. 'He is a big man, I think his record speaks for itself, he has done everything and won everything in Italy,' he began. 'Now it is time for him to face a new challenge and that's why he came to Chelsea, hopefully he can do the same thing. 'He is a really nice guy and everyone is happy with him and we all have a good relationship with him. We hope we can win trophies.' The prospect of silverware is still some way off with match fitness being the main thing the squad is currently trying to accumulate. Mikel believes that America is an ideal place for pre-season. 'I think everything has been done professionally here like it is in England and in Europe. We are all enjoying our stay here, we love coming here for pre-season and I think one of the reasons is that everything is conducted well. We get a lot of practice and rest and we are all happy,' he reported. 'The most important thing right now is that we are all getting back to fitness and [inter] will be a big test for us. The game will be a big test for us and we can't wait until we get there.' From TOCFCWS. Looks like a game to enjoy for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millzy_chelsea_fan 4 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 zhirkov joined the squad on sunday. i think he will have 45 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) Cant wait to see Zhirkov play For some reason, i want to thrash Inter cause JM is their manager, envy? Starts at 9 AM For me :/ Edited July 20, 2009 by ChelseaBoi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 5 hours later than for us Brits, so count yourself lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Going to be a very interesting game thats for sure for many reasons. Will be good to have the African lads back in the team, should give us some very interesting options. Also will be good to see Zhirkov for the first time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 giz a stream peeps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Don't think i'll stay up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 zhirkov joined the squad on sunday. i think he will have 45 minutes Unfortunately the club are waiting for his work permit so he can't play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 4am kick off I'll set my alarm, I dont want to miss this. http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=...amp;part=sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 So have I Reckon I'll go to bed at about 3 in the afternoon Luckily I'm a klight sleeper so I'll be up anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Inter lost to Club America yesterday, 1-2 after penalties so right now America have three points and Inter two. There's a special points system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Its a shame that Zhirkov won't be playing, was looking forward to that. But still should be a cracking game and hopefully we can come out on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think it will be very, very tight. I hope we can win, which I am confident we will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think it will be very, very tight. I hope we can win, which I am confident we will. A lot will have to do with Fitness levels of each team at this stage. But yes i am confident we will win this game as well.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akshay 0 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 cant wait to see zhirkov play this one ............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) He can't play mate because he doesn't have a work permit yet. Edited July 21, 2009 by BlueLion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajo 176 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 He can't play mate because he doesn't have a work permit yet. yeah too bad. but we will see our african stars on the pitch Many players said that it will be very emotional match for many of them. They want to win this match even much more than any other friendly. It's match against the Special One ,the man who bring many of our players at SB. I will get up earlie because i will not forgive myself if miss that match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX8 40 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I got GMT -6 at this moment is 10 am in the morning of 21th of July What the time of the game in Inglant?? 4am of the 22 th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wxgba 306 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 4am!? Hmmm... I'll get up if I can be arsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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