Mikel has to be one of the most underrated players in the league. I agree that Ramires is also having a piss season.
Ramires is the sort of player that Mourinho likes so I would be surprised if he goes anywhere anytime soon! Mikel is a good squad player, he can do a solid job, he isn't the most dynamic player but he is a good option to have. Man City would love to have Mikel right now with their midfield problems.
Always puzzles me the criticism that Mikel gets from so many fans. Mikel's position is one of the hardest to master in football. We were spoiled with Makelele, probably the best exponent of the position in decades. You need to be physically strong to break up opposition play. Win "dirty ball" in midfield. Have 100% concentration at all times as forward play can break down so quick and you're suddenly needed to mind the house. I have to say any time he is brought on late to shore up a lead i always feel confident we will see out the game. He will lose some ball, but that comes with the territory as he will be in possession more than most. It's no coincidence that Sir Alex wanted him !
Man City 0 Chelsea 1 - No Mikel and Ramires together and Luis in midfield Man City 2 Chelsea 0 - Mikel and Ramires together and Luis in defence WBA 1 Chelsea 1 - Both Mikel and Ramires get to play Luis in defence Ringing any bells ?
Skjold Birkerød Under 10s Senior investor in Fodboldfabrikken CPH Senior partner in an offshore drilling Co. Does that make it any better for you when Ramires and Mikel are playing together? By the way, I don't want to know what you do thank you.
So it is fair to say that compare to Jose and Ancellotti amongst others your experience and success are somewhat wanting.
I guess no one on any forum should ever question any manager given they are paid to do it and we are mere fans. Why pick fights constantly?
But it's galling you that the observation has no little hint of being correct. Listen, I'm not tribalistic and like to see teams perform to their optimum, whether you like it or not a midfield with those 2 isn't top drawer. See ya,
from were im sitting all ramires seems to do is give the ball away and all mikel does is? i do not know really
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26220700 Wenger says Mourinho is offended by everything and ashamed of nothing
Why are you on a football forum? Is it simply to act as unsociably as possible due to the fact that personal interaction is difficult for you? I have made some points that quite obviously grate on you, if you do not want to discussion the topic, please refrain from answering on the thread. I Will repeat - playing Mikel and Ramires in the same team Will win you nothing herein.
Why dont you go on the latest matchday thread where Chelsea supporters are in agreement with my assesment. You keeping on answering alludes that it has totally got to you and so by definition, you care, so that by definition is at leaset one which by your own definition is a lie. Now you Sir, have been owned!
Like I say, when you've won as much as Carlo and Jose I'll take you seriously. Until then your opinion is worthless to me. Never understood what 'owned' means would you care to explain......no please don't you've bored us enough already. And still no one cares.