Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel, has backed his ex-teammate Filipe Luís as a strong candidate to take over at Chelsea FC following the exit of Liam Rosenior.
Rosenior’s dismissal came after a disappointing run of results in the Premier League, adding to a turbulent spell that has seen Chelsea cycle through several managers in recent times.
Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel shared his thoughts on potential replacements, expressing clear preference for Filipe Luís ahead of other options, including Cesc Fàbregas, whom he believes is not yet ready for the role.
“I think for me, it’d be too early for Fabregas. I like Fabregas and we can all see the success he’s having with Como in the Italian league, but I think it’s a bit too early. Give him a couple more seasons to establish himself and gain more experience.
“On Filipe Luis, he is a fantastic manager and his team played fantastic football in the Club World Cup and had an objective of how they wanted to play. There was a clear structure, playing with purpose, that’s how you know someone can become a top manager.
“Maybe he doesn’t have the experience right now, but from the job he did with Flamengo and the way his team plays, there is something to be excited about. There’s an expectation of what you feel you can achieve and that’s what I like about Filipe Luis. Maybe it’s too early, but of all the three managers mentioned, if they go with any of them, I’ll probably say Filipe Luis”, Mikel Obi concluded.
