Article by Tudor Belivaca – published on Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:27 / Updated on Saturday, June 21, 2025 10:27
John Obi Mikel (38 years old), the legend of Chelsea and Dazn's TV analyst, commented in harsh terms the elimination of Nicolas Jackson from the game lost by the Stamford Bridge group with 1-3 in front of Flamego.
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32 teams, distributed in eight groups, participate in the World Club Championship;
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The first two teams in each group qualify in “optimals”;
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The final will take place in New York, on July 13, at 10:00 pm.
John Obi Mikel had a harsh speech on the after-match show at Dazn, and presenter Kelly Somers apologized for the former player from Chelsea, according to The Sun.
John Obi Mikel burst into the address of Nicolas Jackson: “Very, very bad this mistake”
John Obi Mikel, at Fifa The Best // Photo source: Video Sky Sports capture
“Incredible. Very, very bad this mistake. I don't know what goes through your head. Your team needs you and you do this. He did the same in Newcastle … You can't make the same mistakes. I am not interested in what frustrations he has. Chelsea is a big club and it is about the competition.
If you are nervous or overwhelmed, assume. We need competition. Jackson must have a discussion with him. What do you want to do with your career at Chelsea? ”Said John Obi Mikel after the match, according to the British tabloid.
Nicolas Jackson was introduced on the field by Enzo Maresca in the 64th minute of the confrontation at the score of 1-1. In just one minute the Brazilians scored the 2-1 goal, and in the 68th minute after a hard fault in the middle of the field, Nicolas Jackson saw the red card. Chelsea lost with 1-3 and will play with Esperance Tunis the direct match for qualification. Flamego, with 6 points accumulated, is sure of the presence in the next phase of the competition.
Nicolas Jackson was brought to Chelsea in 2023 for 37 million euros. The Senegalese has 36 matches, 13 goals and 6 decisive passes this season. The specialized sites quoted it at 50 million euros.
I want to apologize to the club, staff, teammates and fans. I have disappointed you and I am very nervous about myself.
I work every day to help the team, not to put it in difficult situations. I don't know exactly how it happened. Na was intentional. Without excuses. I take responsibility. I will reflect, grow and return stronger for the emblem and for everyone who believes in me. Sorry
-Nicolas Jackson, message after removing from flames defeat, score 1-3
