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Mikel Obi Laments: ‘I Want To Play’

john-mikel-obiNigeria international and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi bares his mind on his current travails at his club: “I hope I will get some playing time against West Ham in the EFL Cup, Tuesday, 26th October, 2016 but it is down to the manager. He has been open and honest with me. I respect him for that. He has explained the situation and I totally understand.”

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“When you have been at a club for a long time, these things happen where a club wants to move forward. I just have to be professional, work as hard as I can to try and get into the team. I work twice as hard every day and it’s because I appreciate this club. I have been here a long time, have a lot of trophies and memories that will never go away. If I don’t get back in the side, I will respect it. I always respect the football club’s decision. The club is more important than me.”

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– Culled from Supersport.com