Mikel, the midfield maestro

[Kostas 1,468]

Was never his biggest fan but I got to give him credit.In caged games like the one against Arsenal he simply runs the show,does even more than Essien that alone is sign of his quality.And he's still very young,experience will only make him better.

I'm amazed by how this BridgeViews article back in March is coming true now.

[hunaz10 21]

guys don't think I'm joking, Mikel will be our next star like Lamps, probably he may replace him who knows...? I know I'm saying this because I am a fan of him personally, I liked him since his performance in the FA Cup Final 2007, I still remember the commentator's words...

1st half, it was like Community Shield,,,we were kind of sloppy 2nd half & ManU were enjoing possession in midfield, threatening to score first in the New Wembley & during the ET we were winning the balls in midfield, & the leading tackler was Mikel.... I can remember the commentator was saying like....'Mourinho has ordered his midfield players to close down Carrick & Fletcher & give them no room......& Chelsea players are doing exactly what the manager wanted' the deadlock did not break until Mikel toe poked a pass to Drogba, Drogba did a world class 1-2 with Lamps & The Cup Final Specialist did the killer blow....

Although Drogba, for his finishing, Lamps for his assists, Essien for his inch perfect Tackles were praised respectfully, Mikel went unnoticed for his midfield cameo where he read the game exceptionally well & the lad was very very strong even in his early 20s...... from then onwards I became a huge fan Mikel & never doubted his talent...!

It is worrying to see him transformed into a more defensive midfielder where he goes unnoticed every time but thanks to Carlo who has identified the unpolished Diamond who once came 2nd best player only to Barca's Leo Messi in the U19 World Cup

Come on Mikel I wish you all the best to score your 1st ever Premier League goal & to make more assists & creative passes......

[Badboy 1,526]

Mikel's ball keeping skills have always been advanced beyond his years that is why mourinho trusted him to play in the champions league knock out stage away at anfield at just 19 years of age in a congested midfield.

[zolayes 14,489]

It must be remembered that Mikel has three years of Jose conditioning to get out of his system . He was viewed by Jose as makas replacement .

As a result much of his natural flair was stifled .. Seems perhaps we are seeing develop and expand his game ...

[Madmax 9,219]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lLBwqGvM-0

[magic weeds 446]

nice video