John obi mikel: the Premier League is fast and competitive, compared to Serie a is too slow

Former Chelsea midfielder John obi mikel has spoken about the difference between the Premier League and Serie A in an interview about romelu Lukaku’s desire to return to inter milan.

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Former Chelsea midfielder John obi mikel has spoken about the difference between the Premier League and Serie A in an interview about romelu Lukaku’s desire to return to inter milan.

Last season, lukaku scored just eight league goals on his return to Chelsea, a far cry from his tally for Inter. On the differences between the Premier League and Serie a, mikel said: “The Premier League is a completely different league, it’s very physical, it’s very physical. Serie A is too slow for the pace of the Premier League.

Mikel played for Chelsea for 11 years, winning the Premier League title and the Champions League with the club.