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Chelsea midfelder Obi Mikel: Thibaut showed what a world-class goalkeeper he is

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel welcomed back Thibaut Courtois for their Capital One Cup 1-1 draw at Liverpool.

Mikel had words of praise for the goalkeeper's contribution at Anfield, where his agility, speed and reflexes - particularly in the second half - were on show.

"We've got Petr Cech who has come in for Thibaut since he's been injured and done really well," said Mikel.

"Thibaut showed what a world-class goalkeeper he is. He's been doing that all season, save after save. It's good to have him back and the team as well all did a job."

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