Mourinho's Insight: Mikel Obi's Transition from Attacker to Defensive Midfielder at Chelsea
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Former manager of Chelsea and Manchester United, Jose Mourinho, has clarified why he transitioned John Mikel Obi from an attacking midfielder to a defensive midfielder during his time at Stamford Bridge.
The former Nigerian international, who joined Chelsea in 2006, was widely regarded as one of the best young playmakers globally at that time. Working under Mourinho during the Portuguese manager's tenure at the London club, the 36-year-old underwent a positional shift to a defensive midfielder, a decision Mourinho explained on the ObiOne Podcast, stating, “I liked everything about Mikel. If you go through all the defensive midfield players that I have had during my career, there are lots of similar things.” Mourinho is currently managing the Serie A side AS Roma.
"In addition to Claude Makelele, who was of smaller stature, all the others were tall and physically robust. They were adept at occupying space and possessed what I refer to as the 'simplicity of football,' a crucial attribute in that position.
A team requires balance, both with and without the ball. A defensive midfielder must exhibit humility by recognizing that the team's success surpasses individual importance.
During my tenure at Chelsea, Mikel demonstrated exceptional skills as a positional midfielder. His quick thinking, one-touch, two-touch plays made everything seem effortless, contributing to the seamless flow of the game.
Mikel amassed 249 league appearances for Chelsea, securing the Premier League title twice, four FA Cup titles, and triumphs in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League."
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