Chelsea coach, Conte says he is pleased with midfielder

Steve Dede 17:49 - 05 November 2016

John Mikel Obi

Mikel has been training hard to make an impression on Conte and the manager says he is pleased.

Despite not making an appearance yet for

Mikel Obi is yet to play for Chelsea this season after returning from the 2016 Olympic Games where he won bronze with Nigeria U-23 team.

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“It’s normal in every squad there are players that arrive at the end of their contract and then together with the club take a decision,” Conte told reporters ahead of Everton’s visit in the Premier League.

“For me, the most important thing is that Mikel is working very well now because in the past he had some injuries. Now he is working very hard and I’m pleased with his work-rate.”