JOHN OBI MIKEL claims that he is scared to
score goals – thanks to boss Jose Mourinho.

MIkel claims he doesn't score
more goals because he is too afraid to venture
up the pitch.

Mikel grabbed a rare goal in Chelsea’s 2-0 FA
Cup win at Derby on Sunday.
But he claims his woeful tally of just four
strikes in 300 appearances is because of
threats from Mourinho if he abandons his
ANCHORMAN role for goal glory.
The Nigerian star broke the deadlock with a
header to steer Chelsea safely into the fourth
round.
Mourinho took the mickey out of him
afterwards, saying he did not realise Mikel
was such a prolific force in front of goal.
But the 26-year-old revealed he only pops up
once in a blue moon for a reason.
Mikel said: “I wish I could score every time.
But the most important thing the manager
wants me to do is to keep the shape for the
team.
“He gets more upset when we concede a goal
on the counter-attack. That is when he gets ­
really, really mad.
“He’s always wanted me to be there in front of
the back four and I’ve always done that job.”
That does not mean he had to hold back on
celebrating his milestone.
“I was told it was my 300th game just before
the match,” he said. “My job was to get on
the first post for the free-kicks – and that is
exactly what I did.
“I just want to keep going and enjoy my time
here. I will just keep doing what I do and help
this team be successful and win trophies.”

Mourinho is not a happy
bunny if his defence is left unprotected .

Mikel believes there is no better man than
Mourinho to be in the saddle as the season
starts to get serious.
He added: “He is the best, without a shadow
of doubt. He is just great. He is great around
the dressing room and around the training
ground.
“We have the best manager. He is
unbelievable.
“He knows how to communicate with the
players. He always wants us to play a certain
way and give 110 per cent. If you don’t, you’re
out.”
That is why Mikel feels Chelsea can still make
a telling push in the title race.
The Blues are currently third, just two points
below leaders Arsenal.
“People say that Chelsea always come out
very strong in the second half of the season
and it just shows the mentality we have,” he
added.
“Players then believe we can go on and beat
anyone.
“If you don’t play for Chelsea, you don’t know
what trophies mean to this club. Every year
you have to win something and this is
pressure.”

Mourinho is good but even him(mou) didn't recognise mikel's goal scoring talent. I think mikel scoring goals has to do with stephen keshi's confidence in him. Remember, this reformation started in the green white and green jersey of the super eagles.

adegwurulez: Mourinho is good but even him(mou) didn't recognise mikel's goal scoring talent. I think mikel scoring goals has to do with stephen keshi's confidence in him. Remember, this reformation started in the green white and green jersey of the super eagles.

U re been spot on ! U made a whole lot of sense , Mikel started gaining his goal scoring confidence after the confederation's cup .

adegwurulez: Mourinho is good but even him(mou) didn't recognise mikel's goal scoring talent. I think mikel scoring goals has to do with stephen keshi's confidence in him. Remember, this reformation started in the green white and green jersey of the super eagles.

With more confidence he will surely improve more.