John Obi Mikel has held nothing back in his criticism of Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea manager. Maresca recently made headlines by refusing to label Chelsea his previous club, a move that drew the ire of John Terry, and now he’s caught the attention of Mikel.
Reflecting on Chelsea's thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton in the second round of the Premier League, Mikel was particularly impressed by the performance of striker Joao Pedro and lauded the overall transformation of the team under Xabi Alonso's stewardship.
The Nigerian highlighted how Chelsea's football has become dynamic, engaging, and truly entertaining for fans in the stands and fans across the globe. Mikel noted that the current play stands in stark contrast to the lacklustre period under Maresca, who won a few inconsequential trophies before bolting to Manchester City at the first sign of trouble, clearly overwhelmed by the challenges at Stamford Bridge.
