OBI MIKEL CRITICIZES TODD BOEHLY AND THE NEW PLAYERS IN RESPONSE TO LAMPARD'S RETURN TO CHELSEA

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John Obi Mikel, a former football great, has criticized Chelsea's new players and co-owner Todd Boehly over the Blues' appalling start to the season.

But, the former Nigerian international expressed his belief that the arrival of his former comrade Frank Lampard will alter the narrative at the club.

Roman Abramovich received sanctions after Russia attacked the Ukraine, and Chelsea was taken away from him and sold to Todd Boehly and co. last year.

Around £600 million has already been spent by the new club owners on new players, but on-field success has not followed.

With early exits from the domestic cups, Chelsea, who were anticipated to fight for the crown alongside teams like Manchester City and Arsenal, are currently ranked 11th in the Premier League table.

They are up against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, which will be a difficult test for them.

Graham Potter was fired as a result of the dismal performance, and Frank Lampard has since returned, albeit on an interim basis.

Enzo Fernandez was acquired by Boehly for £106.8 million, and Mykhailo Mudryk came from Shakhtar Donetsk for £88.5 million.

Mikel, a Stamford Bridge great with 372 appearances, is not pleased with Boehly or the team's new recruits.

"I don't think anyone can make sense of what is going on," Mikel told Dubai Eye 103.8 Sport.

"I read articles that Todd Boehly is looking at Arsenal's radar and whoever Arsenal is going for.

"Some players when you look at them, they're not Chelsea players. Some of them are not good on the ball. When you look at the way the team was playing before Graham Potter got sacked, nothing was happening. There was no spark.

"With Frank Lampard coming back, he knows the club. Let's hope we will start playing well and get some good results."