Play Me Or I Go, Mikel Tells Chelsea

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, has said he will find out about his first-team opportunities under Chelsea’s next manager before making a final decision on his future. Interim boss Guus Hiddink has given Mikel a more prominent role since succeeding Jose Mourinho in December, with the midfielder starting 14 of his 19 matches in charge.

Mikel is in his 10th year at the Stamford Bridge, making him one of the club’s longest- serving players, but the 28-year-old has only rarely managed to establish himself as a regular starter under a succession of managers. And with outgoing Italy coach Antonio Conte expected to take over from Hiddink at the end of the season, Mikel has said he could leave if that meant playing more regular football elsewhere.

“I have one more season with Chelsea, but I know when this season ends we will definitely sit down and try to sort out whatever needs to be sorted out,” the 28-yearold told goal.com.

“If it means me leaving, fine. If it means me staying, then I have to play because one thing I don’t want to do is to sit on the bench like I did before. “Wherever it is, I just want to play. Legacy is important, and I’m very proud and happy that I’ve kept this legacy to be able to achieve what I have achieved.”

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