John Obi Mikel has delivered a powerful and emotional verdict on the changing identity of Chelsea, contrasting the club's trophy-driven era under Roman Abramovich with what he believes is a more profit-focused approach under the current ownership, Softfootball reports.
Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Mikel addressed the wider context surrounding Chelsea's recent off-field turmoil, which culminated in the club parting ways with Enzo Maresca following a series of internal disagreements. The situation reportedly worsened after Maresca failed to attend a post-match press conference, adding to growing tensions behind the scenes.
Chelsea have since moved quickly to appoint Liam Rosenior from Strasbourg as their new head coach, handing him a six-year contract in a bid to bring long-term stability to Stamford Bridge . Rosenior becomes the latest appointment in a revolving door of managers, with the club now having employed more than five coaches including interim managers since the takeover in 2022.
