Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi is convinced that the club is in “very safe hands” despite the shock announcement that the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge has been on indefinite hold.
Thursday’s announcement that the redevelopment of the Chelsea ground into a 60,000 stadium would not be going ahead has led to questions over owner Roman Abramovich’s plans for the Blues in the coming years, particularly after he was denied a UK visa.
On the pitch the Blues endured a tough season, missing out on Champions League qualification but winning the FA Cup Final, and are expected to part ways with Antonio Conte this summer.
However Mikel, who made over 350 appearances for the Blues between 2006 and 2017 before joining Chinese side Tianjin Teda, is convinced Chelsea will soon be back in the upper echelons of the English game.
"This club always bounces back, we always bounce back,” Nigeria captain Mikel said ahead of his side’s friendly against England at Wembley on Saturday.
“I am sure Roman [Abramovich] knows exactly what to do. Roman and Marina [Granovskaia], I am sure they know exactly what they are doing.
"I don't think the fans should be concerned at all about what is going on. I think it will sort itself out. The club is in very safe hands, the fans should not worry at all."
