John Obi Mikel names “absolutely brilliant” Chelsea ace who’s been a “really good piece of business”

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·12 November 2025

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel believes Alejandro Garnacho is turning out to be a really good piece of business for the Blues.

Garnacho joined Chelsea in deal worth £40m from Manchester United in the summer, and was one of five attacking signings.

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The 21-year-old is competing with Jamie Gittens for a place on the left wing, and competition for places in the wide areas is fierce.

After a slow start the Argentina international has now started to find his feet, and has clearly earned the trust of Enzo Maresca.

Garnacho has started the last five Premier League games, and has four goal contributions in his last four outings for the Blues.

Garnacho was brilliant against Wolves. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Maresca has been impressed by Garnacho, and Mikel believes the Argentine is turning out to be a very good piece of business.

“He’s turning out to be a really, really good piece of business because his performances week in, week out,” he told The Obi One Podcast.

“He’s always direct. I like when he has the ball. He’s always direct. He wants to go forward. He wants to dribble past the man.

“He wants to create chances. And the first time in his career, to create two, to have two assists is absolutely brilliant.”

Whilst Garnacho hasn’t earned a recall to Argentina, if he continues this form for the Blues then the call is likely to come.

One player who’s firmly part of his national team is Pedro Neto, and the winger has started all 11 of Chelsea’s league games this season.

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Neto asked to be subbed off against Wolves due to a groin issue, and he’s subsequently withdrawn from the Portugal squad.

Hopefully this two week break will be enough for him to fully recover, but it feels like this could be precautionary more than anything.