Does Chelsea really need Mikel?

[GodZola 630]

In a nutshell, NO!

For me he is far too slow in speed and in getting rid of the ball, he doesn't get involved enough in the business end either, good squad player but thats as far as my praise for him will go i'm afraid!

Ballack showed us all how to play in that role and i couldn't believe we let him go as we finally found a home for his ability, it was no coincidence that we were destroying teams in the last 10/15 games of last season, i would like to of seen Ballack being given a 2 year contract and that way we could of blended in Ramires instead of throwing him at the deep end so to speak.

I agree though that Mikel's game would be better suited in Italy and would let him go for decent fee so we could use that to buy a couple of quality players to re-invigorate our lack of confidence squad.

[Badboy 1,526]

[Wilson 358]

Mikel is a great defensive midfielder. He's our next Essien if we keep hold of him. Took him a long time to settle but was worth it.

[eldo 868]

If Ashley and Bosingwa go forward, who do you expect to cover for them? Only two CBs?

His passing is great, only thing that I would like him to do is to be much more involved in direct actions, not indirect.

[neel 257]

Does Chelsea really need Mikel?

-----------Yes we do.

[True_Blue 469]

Mate if you are serious i want your drug list.

[Badboy 1,526]

Mate if you are serious i want your drug list.

Agreed he got his money's worth, next he will be asking us if we should sell Drogba for 10 million like ''Henriqueinho'' !

[Mohamed Ammar 1]

Mikel is very important player in our squad for sure

for you this statics

Mikel is 1210 passes with 1071 successful passes " the best in EPL , and he was injured several matches and don't play many matches

i think mikel just need to be more effective in attacking side , and more wisdom in tacklings

[Swoopz 183]

I should've re-worded the subject, because it seems as if many of you failed to read passed the title.

[RX8 40]

What kind of Question is this.... Of course we need Mikel.... He has Improve so much in the las 3 year.... He is in the DMF one of the best.... He just need to Improve in the ofensive Line, but the Defense he is Great...

[daNcfc 1]

i have always thought of mikel as a perfect sub as he can provide great long and through balls

we definitely need a better playmaker like kaka to assist lampard and essien

but i would say keep him for the sub

[Madmax 9,219]

I should've re-worded the subject, because it seems as if many of you failed to read passed the title.

Erm no we didn't.

My logic is simple -

1. I don't care if Inter need him or are suited to him or if he is suited to Inter. Not here to look after Inter's needs

2. Sure we could make money form him. So what?

3. When your team is in a transitional phase, you don't just sell your best young player, especially when 7 first teamers are over 30 years of age.

[Henrique 9,133]

Agreed he got his money's worth, next he will be asking us if we should sell Drogba for 10 million like ''Henriqueinho'' !

Drogba is a 33 years old striker, and have only more 18 months of contract, and you are trying to make the idea of selling him for 10 millions a stupid one...you should be more open minded brow.

[Clevemayer 764]

This video shows nough for me, just take a close look on 55 sec. :D :D

[Lampards Bitch 21]

Sorry but those of you who think we do not need Mikel are nuts.

He has come on leaps and bounds, from that little boy who kept getting sent off and losing posession to a a strong man in midfield who keeps the ball, times his tackels better and when Essien isnt there a perfect back up.

Mikel will become our engine in midfield once Essien and Lamps stop playing in my opinion.

As for Drogba, I dont care how old he is, any team would want him as their striker. He is one of the best one the world. He has a complex character and once you understand him and what makes him tick he will play and bang in them goals.