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Aug 2024
32m 56s

John Obi Mikel on what’s REALLY going on...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
About this episode

In his latest Taking the Mikel podcast, former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel weighs in on the future of Raheem Sterling after his shock omission from Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League opener. Is there more to the story? And what’s next?


John also gives his verdict on the overall performance in Chelsea’s the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City, and questions the decision to appoint Enzo Fernandez as captain.

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