Mikel’s key role in Chelsea continues

John Obi Mikel will remain an ever-present in the Chelsea squad next season as boss, Roberto Di Matteo has ruled out making 'radical' changes but says more signings will be on the way.

The Nigerian, who was almost non-existent in former manager Andre Villas Boas’ plans when he was in charge, got his groove back under Di Matteo who has continuously kept faith in the midfielder.

The Blues have already spent big when bringing in Eden Hazard and Marko Marin but further new faces are expected to arrive as a whole host of players are being linked with a move to the club.

However Di Matteo is not ready to make the sweeping changes that some have been predicting and only a couple more players are expected to arrive.