Jose Mourinho hails Super Eagles midfielder

Despite playing little parts in Chelsea's bid for a first title in five years, coach Jose Mourinho has hailed Super Eagles midfielder, John Obi Mikel for his impact.

Mikel recently returned after an injury layoff but has not featured in Chelsea's last two English Premiership games.

Mourinho however thinks that the experience of Mikel and the other players who were around during his first stint at the club have been crucial to their success this season.

Along with Mikel, John Terry, Petr Cech, and Didier Drogba are the oldest Chelsea players in the squad.

“Petr was on the bench [against ], but could perfectly be on the pitch,” Mourinho said.

“You know, for the older guys, it’s also nice to belong to two different generations. If we are champions this season, Petr, Drogba and John, and also Mikel, they’ll belong to two generations, the same as me.

“It’s nice to belong to the history of a club in different moments. If we manage to be champions, it’s very nice for these older guys.”

Chelsea will be welcoming Crystal Palace to Stamford Bridge this weekend and are a win away from clinching the title.