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Sep 2024
58m 46s

John Obi Mikel verdict: Sancho promise; ...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi Mikel reflects on Chelsea’s hard-fought 1-0 win at Bournemouth. His verdict on Jadon Sancho’s match-winning cameo and why there are shades of Chelsea’s past with Messrs Drogba and Terry. Also, is Christopher Nkunku the answer to the Blues profligacy in front of goal?


John also discusses the North London Derby and gives both barrels to Spurs defender Cristian Romero.

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