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Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Dpharisee: 10:18am On Aug 29, 2024
EdiskyHarry:
Go and sit down.
So na Olympic make u score 1 goal in your 10 years of staying at Chelsea right?
We thank him for bringing Nigerians 🇳🇬 joy during his playing days
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Cmanforall: 10:19am On Aug 29, 2024
Why is this guy talking much recently?

Glimpsetv:
How Representing Nigeria at the Rio Olympics Cost Mikel Obi His Place at Chelsea

There has been a rumor about how Mikel Obi's decision to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics cost him his place at Chelsea under the then Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte.

The former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, who happened to be the second-longest serving player at Stamford Bridge after John Terry, opted to play for the Dream Team VI in Rio that year instead of participating in pre-season preparations with Chelsea.

In this live interview with Livescore, Mikel explained how that decision ultimately led to his departure from the club.

Please watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd_jvf0Z9Gk?si=3tdV5j8TZ-AeqZOZ
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by crossbreedwears(m): 10:22am On Aug 29, 2024
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Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by BabaO2: 10:22am On Aug 29, 2024
Because you were surplus to requirement at chelsea at that particular time was the reason you left for the olympics.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by EmekaBlue(m): 10:24am On Aug 29, 2024
EdiskyHarry:
Go and sit down.
So na Olympic make u score 1 goal in your 10 years of staying at Chelsea right?
He score pass one. Go and verify
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Chizy12345: 10:25am On Aug 29, 2024
you're talking as if you're depressed
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Akinpresident: 10:25am On Aug 29, 2024
Explorernet:
Mikel, you talk too much. If you were exceptional and outstanding, your short absence from Chelsea wouldn’t make Chelsea replace you.
The guy talk too much mehn
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by crossbreedwears(m): 10:27am On Aug 29, 2024
At what age was Mo Salah kicked out of the team a d was he given enough match to prove himself??
Flangelo12:
Same Mo Salah was kicked out of the same Chelsea squad.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Murketeer: 10:28am On Aug 29, 2024
Goodnewsforlife:
keep quiet there n stop d victim mentality

When Mikel played actively for the team, what was his contribution at Chelsea?

A man known for back pass all his life

A player who couldn't start an attack but is known to kill attacks with back pass

So playing for Nigeria made him sit on d bench for over 8 years?

So d like of drogba, kalou, malouda didn't play for their country at one time while at Chelsea?

The guy is less than an average player, he's only lucky Chelsea tolerated him for that long

Ask yourself how many goals does he have for Chelsea for good 10 years even as a midfielder n compare that to rudiger or Terry record

U even carry your victim mentality enter sport,oya blame tinubu for this one too now
Is Mikel a striker or a forward player ?… why are goals so important from him?
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Flangelo12: 10:29am On Aug 29, 2024
crossbreedwears:
At what age was Mo Salah kicked out of the team a d was he given enough match to prove himself??
You are good ro making excuses for him aren't you?
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Focusmind: 10:30am On Aug 29, 2024
There is no need to attack the guy. I remembered that incidence vividly. Conte was not happy and confined the guy to the bench. Agreed, if he was of European origin, Conte would not have done that. He was just looking for a way to bench the guy and his absence during the preseason provided him an ample opportunity to finish off Mikel. Lets take it easy on him. He said the truth. This usually happens in football, especially to African players that chose to represent their national team. But, I guess, if Mikel was superb, Conte would have reconsidered him in his starting lineup. Even Arsene Wenger almost did same to Kanu Nwankwo and claimed that he was allowing the Kanu to recover from jet lag and injury.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by uvie66: 10:30am On Aug 29, 2024
Explorernet:
Mikel, you talk too much. If you were exceptional and outstanding, your short absence from Chelsea wouldn’t make Chelsea replace you.
My brother the thing weak me, is like saying Didier represented Ivory Coast at the Olympics and been dropped, na who go lose.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Goodnewsforlife: 10:32am On Aug 29, 2024
Murketeer:
Is Mikel a striker or a forward player ?… why are goals so important from him?
so Terry n rudiger are strikers too?
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by crossbreedwears(m): 10:33am On Aug 29, 2024
Just answer the question!
Flangelo12:
You are good ro making excuses for him aren't you?
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Flangelo12: 10:39am On Aug 29, 2024
crossbreedwears:
Just answer the question!
TFOH.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by mecuries(m): 10:39am On Aug 29, 2024
lol.... what place? Mikel was always a bench player in Chelsea. Well, apart from when he is given a run of games by interim coaches
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Yampotatocarrot(m): 10:41am On Aug 29, 2024
Taaaaaaaaaaaaah, was it the Olympics that made him to always pass the ball backwards?

This guy should just keep quiet... Person wey no fit into any Chelsea coach plan after Mourinho... Person wey don get seat number for bench
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by mecuries(m): 10:41am On Aug 29, 2024
Goodnewsforlife:
keep quiet there n stop d victim mentality

When Mikel played actively for the team, what was his contribution at Chelsea?

A man known for back pass all his life

A player who couldn't start an attack but is known to kill attacks with back pass

So playing for Nigeria made him sit on d bench for over 8 years?

So d like of drogba, kalou, malouda didn't play for their country at one time while at Chelsea?

The guy is less than an average player, he's only lucky Chelsea tolerated him for that long

Ask yourself how many goals does he have for Chelsea for good 10 years even as a midfielder n compare that to rudiger or Terry record

U even carry your victim mentality enter sport,oya blame tinubu for this one too now
Mikel lasted that long because Chelsea kept changing coaches every two years
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Timoleon(m): 10:43am On Aug 29, 2024
OlujobaSamuel:
I still remember the incident, that Conte was an idiot, so sure he wouldn't have had similar opinion if Mikel was repping Eng
Did Conte win the league that year?
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Timoleon(m): 10:46am On Aug 29, 2024
mecuries:
Mikel lasted that long because Chelsea kept changing coaches every two years
Lasting long in a club can happen to anyone. Ask Phil Jones.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by mecuries(m): 10:47am On Aug 29, 2024
Timoleon:
Lasting long in a club can happen to anyone. Ask Phil Jones.
my point is that it doesn't make him a good player
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Timoleon(m):
Focusmind:
There is no need to attack the guy. I remembered that incidence vividly. Conte was not happy and confined the guy to the bench. Agreed, if he was of European origin, Conte would not have done that. He was just looking for a way to bench the guy and his absence during the preseason provided him an ample opportunity to finish off Mikel. Lets take it easy on him. He said the truth. This usually happens in football, especially to African players that chose to represent their national team. But, I guess, if Mikel was superb, Conte would have reconsidered him in his starting lineup. Even Arsene Wenger almost did same to Kanu Nwankwo and claimed that he was allowing the Kanu to recover from jet lag and injury.
2016/17, Kante Played the No.6 role. After being the best midfielder In the league the previous season. Would you bench Kante for Mikel as a coach?
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by Timoleon(m): 10:56am On Aug 29, 2024
mecuries:
my point is that it doesn't make him a good player
Shalom.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by INTEGRITYA1(m): 10:57am On Aug 29, 2024
EdiskyHarry:
Go and sit down.
So na Olympic make u score 1 goal in your 10 years of staying at Chelsea right?
Ha ha ha ha laughing out loud.

You're very very wicked.

You too like Vawulence.

1 goal in 10 years.

Why you come dey try to remind him.?
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by creativejagaban: 11:00am On Aug 29, 2024
Glimpsetv:
How Representing Nigeria at the Rio Olympics Cost Mikel Obi His Place at Chelsea

There has been a rumor about how Mikel Obi's decision to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics cost him his place at Chelsea under the then Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte.

The former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, who happened to be the second-longest serving player at Stamford Bridge after John Terry, opted to play for the Dream Team VI in Rio that year instead of participating in pre-season preparations with Chelsea.

In this live interview with Livescore, Mikel explained how that decision ultimately led to his departure from the club.

Please watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd_jvf0Z9Gk?si=3tdV5j8TZ-AeqZOZ
I like Mikel. He tried.
However, he did not live up to his potentials.

But I like him.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by udemzyudex(m): 11:03am On Aug 29, 2024
Explorernet:
Mikel, you talk too much. If you were exceptional and outstanding, your short absence from Chelsea wouldn’t make Chelsea replace you.
Oga shut up, it's an interview.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by huptin(m): 11:04am On Aug 29, 2024
Mikel Obi is a bundle of talent never realized. He started better than Messi then retrogressed so badly afterwards.

Each time I think of him...all I see is the Nigerian problem...huge potentials, no result.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by blowjohn(m): 11:11am On Aug 29, 2024
Mikel obi , p square and dangote I no know who talk pass in recent times
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by blowjohn(m): 11:11am On Aug 29, 2024
udemzyudex:
Oga shut up, it's an interview.
His interviews are getting too many grin grin
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by discusant: 11:14am On Aug 29, 2024
Glimpsetv:
How Representing Nigeria at the Rio Olympics Cost Mikel Obi His Place at Chelsea

There has been a rumor about how Mikel Obi's decision to represent Nigeria at the 2016 Olympics cost him his place at Chelsea under the then Chelsea coach, Antonio Conte.

The former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, who happened to be the second-longest serving player at Stamford Bridge after John Terry, opted to play for the Dream Team VI in Rio that year instead of participating in pre-season preparations with Chelsea.

In this live interview with Livescore, Mikel explained how that decision ultimately led to his departure from the club.

Please watch the video and share your thoughts in the comments.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd_jvf0Z9Gk?si=3tdV5j8TZ-AeqZOZ
Belated. Who fights for Nigeria? Not even the president of Nigeria.
Re: How Representing Nigeria At The Olympics Cost Me My Place At Chelsea: Mikel Obi by dannyspeejay(m): 11:20am On Aug 29, 2024
Baba dey enjoy money goo grin
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