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John Obi Mikel LAUGHS at the idea of Graham Potter managing Chelsea under Roman Abramovich and says he 'had enough time' and 'didn't really know what to do' at a club that was too big for him

John Obi Mikel laughed at the thought of Graham Potter in charge of Chelsea during the Roman Abramovich era.

The former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder played for the Blues from 2006-07 to 2015-16, playing under some of the club's most charismatic managers in his decade-long spell.

Chelsea parted ways with Potter after a dire 31-game spell in charge having taken over from Thomas Tuchel last September.

Speaking to Dubai Eye radio station, Mikel said he felt Potter had been given enough time in charge of the team, saying the club made the right decision in the end.