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Obi Mikel struggling to win over Chelsea boss Ancelotti

Submitted by tribalfootball.com on Tue, 08/18/2009 - 10:43

John Obi Mikel faces a battle to win over Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti.

The Independent says Ancelotti has doubts about Obi Mikel's ability to adjust to his midfield diamond formation.

He has withdrawn the Nigerian international during both games, at the weekend saying he needed "greater quality".

On both occasions Mikel was replaced by the German captain Michael Ballack, who so far has been the odd man out as Ancelotti decides which of his star names to leave out. Ballack, however, did not slip into Mikel's defensive role, as Michael Essien was asked to fill his shoes.

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 11:18.

Totally agree, every pass is either sideways or backwards, to slow in his movement around the pitch, Chelsea, especially at home need to play at a high tempo which Mikel doesn't seem to understand.A perfect example on how to play was yesterday's demolition of Sunderland, pace, power and very little backward passing, Deco was a revalation, just hope he can keep the level of performance up, nlike last year.Best midfield is Lampard,Essien,Ballack and Deco, with Cole and Zirkov as alternative's when fit.Also we should drop Anelka and play Sturrage alongside Drogba.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 09:31.

U re one of the stupidest chels fan in history...fair enough take time to watch is movement on the pitch...and again try to watch with ur magnifying lens

Submitted by Duke (not verified) on Wed, 08/19/2009 - 08:46.

Wat i h8 is castigatin. If u tink dat mikel is not d right man 4 d position, u as contributor in dis progrm shuld go and sel him. Pls stop castigatin him cos i beliv he stil ve somtin 2 ofer 4 chelsea

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