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Mikel Obi Reveals Punishment for Arriving Late to Chelsea’s Champions League Clash
Former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has shared the ‘severe punishment’ he faced after arriving late for a crucial Champions League match against Barcelona early in his Stamford Bridge career.
Mikel recounted the incident during a recent visit to Cobham Arena, Chelsea’s training ground, as part of The Obi One Podcast.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Super Eagles captain revealed that he was benched for three months as a consequence of his tardiness.
“I was late when I first joined the club. I think it was for a Champions League game against Barcelona,” Mikel recalled.
“The night before the game, we were training at Stamford Bridge. I was at home, just relaxing. It wasn’t like I overslept; I simply lost track of time.
“The consequences were immediate and harsh. When I finally arrived, the players didn’t say a word to me. I was sidelined for two to three months.
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“For about two months, I didn’t play a single game. The punishment was severe, and I made sure never to be late again.”
During his time at Chelsea, Mikel made 372 appearances across all competitions, scoring six goals.
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