The question of whether John Obi Mikel could bench the current Moises Caicedo at Chelsea is a complex one-and the honest answer is yes and no, depending on how the comparison is framed.
Softfootball gathered, From a defensive and positional discipline standpoint, Mikel remains one of the finest holding midfielders Chelsea have ever had. His ability to read the game, shield the back four, and mark intelligently was elite.
This was evident in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, where many players struggled under pressure, but Mikel stood out as one of Chelsea's most visible and composed performers. He was arguably among the top four Chelsea players on the night, excelling when it mattered most.
