We’ll Turn Table On PSG In London, Mikel Promises

— Feb 18, 2016 3:42 am | Leave a comment

John Mikel Obi shouldered the blame for Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s opener in Paris and was relieved to make amends by grabbing what could prove a crucial away goal for Chelsea.

Forced in from close range after a corner, it was his first for more than a year and only his sixth in a decade at the Stamford Bridge.

It gave the Londoners a sliver of hope to cling to after the 2-1 defeat at Paris St Germain in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie – and confirmed his new lease of life under new boss Guus Hiddink.

“I had to get one for the team,” said Mikel. “It was good to score. The first goal was a big deflection from me and my foul that I committed.

“I had to make the foul because he was going deeper and deeper into the box. And I know I had to make a challenge, either to get the ball or foul him, but then the deflection was a big one.

“So, it was my foul, I got booked and then the deflection. So it was three things. But we came back strong and I got the equaliser back, which was great.

“Hopefully this goal keeps us alive in the tie and we believe we can do it. We were disappointed losing the second goal. I thought we deserved more.

But we can get a very good result at home which can see us through. We’re still alive.”