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May 2025
39m 13s

D-Day for Chelsea: Obi Mikel on Forest, ...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy reunite to preview the biggest week of Chelsea’s season: away to Nottingham Forest for a place in the UEFA Champions League before a date with Real Betis in the Europa Conference League showpiece.


John sticks to his guns on his former club, gives his verdict on Enzo Maresca’s future at the club and offers some friendly advice to Nicolas Jackson.


He’s far from happy with Erling Haaland, has special praise for Marc Cucurella and makes a final plea on behalf a certain Victor Osimhen.


All in the latest episode of Taking the Mikel.


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