3 reasons why Conte simply must give John Obi Mikel a new contract at Chelsea

Squad Depth

John Obi Mikel has never really been a first team player at Chelsea – but that doesn’t make him any less important than some of Chelsea’s more regular players in recent years.

He provides Conte, just like many managers before him, with some valued squad depth – and that is a hugely undervalued concept.

Most players would not be happy to only play a few minutes here and there – but Mikel is perfectly fine with that.

He isn’t ever going to do anything incredible or play every week – but he plays a very important role.