Chelsea boss Di Matteo hails OBI MIKEL

Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo is delighted with the current form of midfielder John Obi Mikel.Di Matteo agreed that Mikel has been one of the stand-out performers of his spell calling the managerial shots.The Italian said: "Obi played before I took over, but maybe not as regularly. "I just felt there was a need for everybody.I have seen Mikel play many, many times,seen his qualities and just tried to give him the confidence to express himself at the highest level.