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Mikel not giving up on Chelsea career

Antonio Conte has not afforded John Obi Mikel a single minute this season, but he is not giving up on Chelsea yet.

John Obi Mikel has pledged not to give up on his Chelsea career without a fight after being frozen out by new coach Antonio Conte.

The Nigerian made 19 starts in the Premier League last season, the joint-highest number he had managed in a single campaign since 2010-11.

That apparent resurgence has not continued under Conte, Mikel not playing a single minute of football in any competition so far this season.

He is hopeful, though, of making an appearance in the EFL Cup against West Ham on Wednesday after overcoming a knock.