John Obi Mikel names 43-year-old former Liverpool player as his toughest Premier League opponent for Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has raved about Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Asked to name the best player he faced in the Premier League by Rio Ferdinand for Vibe With Five, Mikel claimed that no one really came close to Reds icon Gerrard. “I’ve always said my toughest opponent in the Premier League was Stevie G,” said Nigerian. “Remember when he started playing as kind of a No.10 for Liverpool with Torres? Oh my God! “Quick, technically very good, strong, powerful, he can tackle as well. So, I mean you’re looking at a No.10 who can tackle! I know he didn’t play in that position …

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