Mikel Obi to get constant starting role in Chelsea

Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has received lavish praise from Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho, following the 3-0 victory over West Ham United on Saturday. The three  Chelsea goals in the game were scored by midfielders, Oscar and Frank Lampard, and Mourinho insists it was made possible by the sterling covering work done by the Nigerian. Read more after the cut.

"We gave Lampard the protection of Mikel to let him go forward a bit more. After that, he felt a bit more freedom to go and to support and to arrive in shooting areas," Mourinho said.
The England midfielder also acknowledged the role of Mikel in his performance and also had kind words for the Eagles midfielder:
"It was enjoyable, because from the first minute we were on it. We haven’t done it well enough away from home this season and having lost some silly points in the last two games we were very up for it.
"It was a very complete performance. We caused them loads of problems. Obi in there is a great guarantee behind you. It certainly gives me a few more opportunities to get forward."
There had been doubts about the future of Mikel at Chelsea, following the arrival of high profile midfielders. But his performance on recent weeks would seem to have removed the doubts.