Mikel Obi argued that Filipe Luís proved his readiness during the Club World Cup, where his team played structured football.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Super Eagles skipper, Mikel John Obi—popularly known as Mikel Obi—has said that of the Chelsea legends lining up to replace Liam Rosenior as manager at Stamford Bridge, he prefers former teammate Filipe Luís.
He made his preference known recently while speaking on the latest episode of The Obi One podcast.
Rosenior was dismissed last week after a run of poor results, and the club management appointed Calum McFarlane on an interim basis following the sacking.
Although Chelsea are being linked with names like Cesc Fàbregas and Andoni Iraola, Mikel Obi has advised the club to bring back Luís.
According to him, while Fàbregas has done a great job in Italy, it is too early to ask him to take on a club like Chelsea.
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He, however, argued that Filipe Luís proved his readiness during the Club World Cup, where his team played structured football.
Mikel Obi said: “I think for me, it’d be too early for Fàbregas.
“On Filipe Luís, 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 it’s too early, but of all the three managers mentioned, if they go with any of them, I’ll probably say Filipe Luís.”
