27 June 2011
Nigeria international John Mikel Obi has said he expects to enjoy more playing time at Chelsea under new coach Andrea Villa-Boas.
Mikel was frozen out towards the business end of last season as Chelsea battled to retain their English Premier League crown.
He has since been widely linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea reorganise for the coming campaign.
“I hope to enjoy regular playing time under him (new coach). I will definitely do my best to impress him and let him see reason why I should be playing regularly for the team,” Mikel told Nigerian newspaper National Life.
“He has worked with us in the past and I think he shares so many things in common with our former manager, Jose Mourinho.
“I hope we win many trophies under his tenure.”
Mikel further said he was relieved that the search for a new Chelsea boss has ended with the appointment of the former FC Porto coach.
“The search for a replacement for (Carlo) Ancelotti is over now and I can’t wait to start working with the new man,” he said.
The 24-year-old midfielder joined ‘The Blues’ in 2006 after a much-publicised row involving Manchester United.
He has thus far made over 158 appearances for Chelsea, winning the EPL title two seasons ago as well as three FA Cup and a League Cup winners’ medal.
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