Former Super Eagles Captain John Obi Mikel Urges Chelsea to Sign World-Class Centre-Backs
John Obi Mikel, the former captain of the Nigerian national team, has advised the new Chelsea manager to prioritize the signing of two "world-class" centre-backs in the upcoming summer transfer window. Mikel emphasized the need for experienced defenders, citing the departure of Thiago Silva and expressing doubts about the readiness of Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi to fill the gap.
In an interview on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel stated, "Thiago Silva is leaving, we need a couple of centre-halves. I don't think Benoit Badiashile is the guy for Chelsea, no. [Axel] Disasi, no. They're still young players, they will develop. We need proven, two top centre-backs who will come in there and stabilise that back four. We need that. We need two world-class centre-halves."
John Obi Mikel had a successful stint with Chelsea from 2006 to 2017, making 374 appearances and winning numerous titles, including:
- Premier League (2)
- FA Cup (4)
- League Cup (1)
- UEFA Champions League (1)
- UEFA Europa League (1)
- FIFA Club World Cup (1)
Mikel's experience and insight into the team's needs make his advice significant, and his call for world-class centre-backs may influence Chelsea's transfer strategy this summer.
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