Chelsea have been accused of lacking leaders by John Obi Mikel, with the former Blues star considering Maurizio Sarri’s squad to be short of inspirational figures.
Back when the Nigeria international graced the books at Stamford Bridge, a number of talismanic figures lined up alongside him.
John Terry, Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba were iconic performers who set the standard for those around them.
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Others were, however, prepared to do their part, with Mikel among those willing to step up and make his voice heard.
He spent over 10 years in west London, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League, and feels Chelsea have regressed in the two years since he departed.