Big mistake — Mikel Obi slams Chelsea’s lack of signings in January window

Super Eagles legend and former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has expressed his disappointment with the club’s failure to strengthen in key areas during the January transfer window.

Chelsea had an impressive start to the season under new head coach Enzo Maresca, but their form has dipped significantly, with only three wins in their last nine games.

This slump has intensified calls from fans for reinforcements, particularly in goal and attack.

Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been criticized for his mistakes, while striker Nicolas Jackson has struggled for form and confidence.

Mikel emphasized the need for Jackson to rediscover his scoring touch, saying on The Obi One Podcast:

“As a striker, if you haven’t scored in eight, that is massive. But it’s not just Nicolas. Again, it’s good to see that Pedro Neto came in, that’s what we’re crying out for.”

“It’s not just Nicolas that needs to be chipping in with the goals. We need goals from [Noni] Madueke, we need goals from Pedro Neto, we need goals from [Jadon] Sancho, not just Nicolas.”

“But as the main man, as the top striker, no goals in eight is not good enough.”