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Chelsea have
confirmed that Mikel Obi’s chances of playing against Stoke City on
Sunday is slim, after suffering a damage in his ankle in their 2-1 loss
to Tottenham Hotspurs last weekend.

The Blues
midfielder was replaced by Michael Ballack just 33minutes after the
kick off, following a vicious tackle from Bolton striker, Kevin Davies
in a Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge last week.

“Scans on Tuesday
have revealed that John Mikel Obi has suffered ankle ligament damage
and as a result, the midfielder is a doubt for Sunday’s game against
Stoke City”, revealed the Chelsea website on Wednesday night.

The injury means
Chelsea have suffered another major blow to their title aspiration as
they have lost their two main holding midfielders after confirming
Michael Essien may not recover in time to play again this season.
Mikel, who has made 35 appearances in all competitions for his club
this season, has been impressive in the anchor role after Essien
suffered a knee injury during the African Cup of Nations in January.

It is the second time the Super Eagles ace has been out this season
after he was injured for six weeks during the Blues 3-1 loss to Wigan
at the DW stadium in September. His injury would also be a major
concern to the national team coach, Lars Lagerback who is set to meet
his players next week in London.