Chelsea Fans React To Mikel's Perfomance Against Newcastle

The Nigerian midfielder was called in after suspension to Nemanja Matic.

Chelsea always knew that a trip to Newcastle United was going to be tough. In recent times, especially under Jose Mourinho, they have struggled to defeat The Toon, especially on Tyneside.

The task was made all the more tougher by the absence of Nemanja Matic. The defensive midfielder is an ever present in the side and without his influence from midfield many were concerned Chelsea would not be able to get the desire result.

But Chelsea have an extremely experienced replacement in the form of John Obi Mikel, even if he has not played on a regular basis in recent weeks and months. 

It was his first start of the Premier League season and his first since May, so his performance was always going to come under the microscope.

-Matic was a giant miss but John Obi Mikel was absolutely class. No quality in the final third, no end product whatsoever.
@Thibauted

-Brilliant game from John Obi Mikel, looks so calm in possession.
@FrankLampardUK

-Imagine abusing John Obi Mikel, Your player, loyal to this club since 2006, superb for the club in previous years, bossed it in Munich.
@AdamWojtkowiak

-Tbh if mikel was so bad I'm sure he'd of been sold long ago, so many managers and theyve all chose him. Says alot.
@Thibauted

-Mikel is just too slow. Takes him 5 touches to get the ball from under his feet.
@calum_Heseltine

What to you think of Mikel's performance? Have your say.