Noni Maduke, Wesley Fofana, John Obi Mikel (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel warns that Noni Madueke should see this summer’s transfer window.
Mikel is a Madueke fan, but he is concerned that there appears to be tension between England International and blues manager Enzo Maresca.
Madueke had a decent season for Chelsea, but he found himself in and out of the starting point under Maresca.
It may be that Italian tacticians don’t fully appreciate Madueque or that the 23-year-old is actually not a proper tactical fit for some reason.
Either way, Mikel wants to see Madueke stay at Chelsea, but thinks there is a risk that he will be allowed to leave.
John Obi Mikel on the situation of Noni Madueke in Chelsea
Speaking to Metro about Maduke’s future, Mikel said: “I like him. There’s a lot of room for improvement, but as a player, I think he can definitely do more.
“There’s more to expect from Noni. His relationship with the manager was a bit tense throughout the season, but I liked how he gave him a bit of kicking him in the back.
“Enzo knows Noni can do better. He knows there is a lot more out there. Noni has put it on board from time to time, but I think he can do better.
“Because the talent is there. But he needs to be on a week a week. The manager knows better than anyone else. He must have seen something he’s never seen before. I don’t know how he trains, how he applies, or if that happens.
Chelsea need to change their attack
In a way, if Chelsea decides to sell Madueke, that’s surprising.
Jadon Sancho’s loan is over, but while we imagine Joao Felix going to leave, there may also be a big question mark about underperforming players like Pedro Neto and Mykhailo Mudryk.
Madueke may not be the most consistent player in the world, but for now he is not the main issue of this Chelsea attack.
