Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel is confident the Blues will hold their own against Stoke in today’s Barclay’s Premier League clash at the Britannia.
The Nigeria international told the club’s official website that he was expecting a different approach by Stoke but was upbeat to play any role assigned to him by club’s gaffer, Jose Mourinho during the encounter.
“I think Stoke have been trying to do something different with their play but I think tomorrow (today) they are going to go back to the normal routine of playing longer balls and trying to pick up the second ball. If they try to play we’ve got good quality that can withstand that.
“They are definitely going to go with their strengths and we are ready for it. “Hopefully tomorrow (today) we are going to get a good result. It is difficult coming in when it’s getting tough for the team. But whenever the manager calls on me to start or come off the bench I’m always ready to do my job, help the team and make sure we win.’
