John Mikel Obi grew up at Stamford Bridge, winning the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League during a trophy-filled career.
Super Eagles and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner Mikel Obi has given his verdict on the ongoing feud between Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag, reports Soccernet.ng .
The former Chelsea midfielder achieved great success for club and country during his career at Stamford Bridge.
For nine years, Mikel won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, English Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup.
The former Preto United midfielder, now 36, has shared his thoughts on Jadon Sancho’s suspension from Manchester United’s first team.
The club’s coach, Erik ten Hag, suggested that Sancho had not been selected for the squad before the match against Arsenal because he had not performed optimally in training. The England player reacted by posting on his social media pages that he felt he had been made a scapegoat by his coach.
Mikel shared his thoughts on the situation, stressing that he was not defending Sancho, but merely expressing his honest thoughts.
“I’m not sitting here trying to defend Jadon, but if anything I think the coach came out and disrespected Jadon. There were some bad outcomes. The team wasn’t doing well and, as you know, the manager thought I was going to find a scapegoat,” the 36-year-old said on theObi Wan Podcast. Ta. .
The former Chelsea midfielder mentioned that Sancho had to play.
“That’s something Sancho felt a little bit too.
I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but I hope they figure it out.” He’s a top player so he has to play. ”
An exit from Old Trafford appears imminent as Borussia Dortmund hope to welcome Sancho back for a second stint.
“He’s young at 23, but he hasn’t reached his peak yet. He’s still a long way from there, so I hope they sort things out and he can get back on the pitch soon. But if not, we have to move on,” Mikel added.
Ten Hag said Sancho still had a future at the club if he apologized, but the Englishman refused to apologize.
