The Nigerian was on parade on Saturday, and became the club’s third-highest overseas appearance maker
John Mikel Obi became the 21st player to make 350 appearances for Chelsea in the Blues’ 2-2 draw against Watford in Saturday’s English Premier League fixture.
The Nigerian was a 46th minute substitute for Cesc Fabregas as Guus Hiddink’s team failed to subdue the Hornets at the Stamford Bridge.
Also, the feat makes him become the club’s third-highest overseas appearance maker since his move from Lyn Oslo in 2006.
“Personally it is going to be great for me if I can achieve that number,’ Mikel told Chelsea website before the game against Quique Sanchez Flores’ team.
However, the coach was pleased with the performance of his team against high flying Watford.
He explained his reasons for taking Cesc Fabregas off at half-time
‘Today I liked our intensity but we also have to look for a balance in the team. It’s a very attacking-orientated team.
‘When we have a midfield with all creative players it’s beautiful but sometimes you need a balance and I thought John Obi gave us that balance.
When you have the creative players such as Matic, Oscar , Willian coming inside and Cesc as well, sometimes you have to choose in a different way.’
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