“I think” – John Obi Mikel shares honest verdict on Enzo Maresca and the Chelsea project | OneFootball

John Obi Mikel believes Chelsea’s project under the Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership is heading in the right direction.

Chelsea had a difficult couple of years finishing 12th and then sixth but last season there were signs of progress under Enzo Maresca.

The Italian guided Chelsea back to the Champions League and also won the Conference League, the first trophy under the new ownership.

John Obi Mikel on the Chelsea project

Chelsea have come under fierce criticism for the way the club’s been run as well as their youth focused transfer policy.

However, with the Blues achieving their goals last season and getting a first trophy as a group things appear to be heading back in the right direction.

Whether the Chelsea project will be a success only time will tell but a lot of clubs are following suit in signing younger players.

Mikel wants Maresca to remain at Chelsea. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Mikel, who’s not been afraid to criticise Chelsea and the current ownership believes the project is now heading in the right direction.

“I think we can all see now that the project is now heading in the right direction,” he told Give Me Sport.

“All these talented young players are starting to gel together as a team, and they have a good manager that knows how to handle and improve them.

“I like Enzo Maresca a lot. He needs to stay at the football club.”

It’s believed Chelsea want Maresca to remain in charge until the next decade, and it will be interesting to see how he gets on in the Champions League next season.

Maresca needs to be backed

Having had a successful campaign it’s vital Chelsea back Maresca in the transfer market and the club have already completed the signing of Liam Delap.

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Chelsea are looking to add a centre back and right footed attacker, whilst another striker can’t be ruled out with strong links to Hugo Ekitike.

It will be interesting to see what further business Chelsea do, but if any new signings are to feature at the Club World Cup they need to signed before June 10th.