"Chelsea Now Has"—Club Legend John Obi Mikel Reveals What Chelsea Finally Has Under Maresca

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has shared his thoughts on Enzo Maresca’s time at Chelsea so far, and his verdict might surprise many fans. While Chelsea’s recent performances have been far from impressive, Mikel still believes that Maresca is making progress.

Chelsea’s latest Premier League clash against Arsenal ended in disappointment, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat. The only goal of the game came in the first half when Mikel Merino scored with a header, sealing Arsenal’s win.

As expected, the match was full of drama. Chelsea fans were once again frustrated with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, who nearly gifted Arsenal a goal with a mistake. However, he was lucky to avoid disaster this time. Despite his inconsistent performances, Maresca defended Sanchez in his post-match interview, showing continued support for his goalkeeper.

Adding to the frustration, Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was seen mocking Maresca on the sidelines, which annoyed Chelsea fans even more.

Overall, Chelsea’s performance lacked energy, intensity, and belief. The players didn’t show much determination to turn the game around, leaving supporters disappointed. With the international break now in place, Maresca and his squad have time to reflect and prepare for their next game against Tottenham.

Many expected John Obi Mikel to criticize Maresca, given his recent negative views on Chelsea’s struggles. However, he has surprisingly backed the manager and praised the improvements he has made in a short time.

Mikel said:

“I think he’s a manager that has improved the squad from where we were before he took over. You can see an identity in the way the team plays, which is what fans want to see. He has managed to achieve that in a short period.”

However, Mikel also made it clear that Maresca will be judged based on Chelsea’s finish this season. He added:

“I think finishing in the top four will be the real test because Chelsea needs to qualify for the Champions League.”

Mikel has been known to change his views quickly, so it will be interesting to see if he sticks to this opinion or criticizes Maresca later in the season. For now, though, he seems to support the Chelsea boss.

With tough games ahead, including the next big clash against Tottenham, Maresca will have to prove that he can take Chelsea to the next level. Will he succeed? Only time will tell.