“Don’t let them ruin our season” “Sell them before is too late” – John Mikel Obi warns Enzo Maresca to sell these 2 Chelsea stars after horrible show in 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid
Real Madrid edged past Chelsea on Wednesday with a 2-1 win during a pre-season friendly in the United States.
During a post-match interview on Chelsea’s official website, Enzo Maresca said the Blues struggled defensively against Madrid, so it’s definitely an area that needs addressing going into the new season.
Maresca’s side have finished their United States tour this summer by conceding 12 goals in five friendly matches. It feels like the defensive positions are still very much up in the air right now.
However, Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has said that the club need better central defenders than Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi.
“I don’t think Benoit Badiashile is the guy for Chelsea,” said Obi-Mikel. “Alex Disasi… no!
“We need two proven, top centre-backs who will come in and stabilise that back four. We need two world-class centre-backs.”
Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, the ex-player also said that the next season could be catastrophic for Chelsea.
“The Chelsea fans have been patient. If we don’t start the season well, it’s going to be a catastrophe. The fans will turn on the owners, and they will turn on them massively.”