Dries Mertens Exclusive: Galatasaray ‘lucky’ to have Osimhen & Hazard ‘not to blame’ for Belgium woes
Dries Mertens sits down with our very own John Obi Mikel to discuss life in Turkey with Galatasaray. The Belgian forward also reflects on finally ending Napoli’s 33 year wait for the Scudetto, explains why there was no problem with Eden Hazard in the Belgium set up and reserves special praise for team-mate Victor Osimhen.
He may be 37 now, but Dries Mertens - Napoli’s all-time leading goalscorer with 148 goals - still has plenty left to achieve in the game. Enjoy!
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Nkunku’s time up at Chelsea? | Jackson return | Lampard v De Bruyne | Kalou brain teaser
John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy reunite to reflect on Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Tottenham and goalless draw at Brentford - two results that have breathed new life into their Champions League hopes.
What is Christopher Nkunku’s best position? And is Trevoh Chalobah the answer to Chelsea’s centre-back conundrum? John gives his verdict while he finally gives Nicolas Jackson his flowers!
Kevin De Bruyne’s imminent Manchester City exit is another topic for conversation while John says it’s Okan Buruk who should be embarrassed and NOT José Mourinho after their comedic spat in Turkey.
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Mamadou Sakho AKA ‘The Killer’: Gerrard’s slip, Mbappé’s critics & why he can’t say ‘Man Utd’
At just 17 years and eight months, Mamadou Sakho became Paris Saint Germain - and Ligue 1’s - youngest ever captain. A move to Liverpool followed where he would earn the nickname ‘The Killer’. Now plying his trade in Tbilisi, Georgia while managing a successful property business, Sakho joins John Obi Mikel to look back on his nomadic career.
The no-nonsense defender gives his verdict on Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip. Did it cost Liverpool the title? Who was his toughest opponent and what is Zlatan Ibrahimovic like as a team-mate? Sakho also has a message for Kylian Mbappé and outlines why he’s never, EVER allowed to utter the words ‘Manchester United.’ Don’t miss it.
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Victor Osimhen RETURNS: Why He’s Loving Life At Galatasaray | No Chelsea Regrets
In this latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, John Obi Mikel reunites with his former Nigeria team-mate and a man he considers his ‘little brother’: Victor Osimhen.
Things have changed dramatically for the 2023 African Footballer of the Year since we last caught up with him having swapped Napoli for Galatasaray.
Back scoring goals, and more importantly, enjoying his football again, Osimhen opens up on life in Turkey, why he’s so grateful to Gala’s fanatical support and outlines his ambitions for the future.
Osimhen also reflects on his time at Napoli, the lessons he learned under boss Luciano Spalletti and why former team-mate Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is ready to propel PSG to European glory.
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John Obi Mikel: ‘Chelsea will win the title BEFORE Arsenal’ | Leicester win MASSIVE
Back to back Premier League wins for Chelsea have John Obi Mikel smiling again. That is, until Chris McHardy informs him of the Blues’ fixture list in the run in. gulp John also gives his verdict on Arsenal’s title ambitions after two more dropped points at Manchester United, and breaks why he think the title will be heading to West London before it ever goes North.
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Welcome to The Obi One Podcast. Join Chelsea and Nigeria legend, John Obi Mikel, as he chats candidly to the game’s biggest names. From former team-mates, to his greatest rivals, to some of today’s current heroes.
Alongside Chris McHardy, renowned sports broadcaster, the pair bring you the dressing room secrets, the untold stories, the in-jokes and the disagreements.
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