Now hes been left out of the squad for the EFL Cup tie at Swansea - when the kids and fringe players are likely to get a run-out. The east London academy product, who had a spell on loan at Forest last year, also praised the senio. JOHN OBI MIKEL is ready to quit Chelsea in January after his first-team game time dried up under Antonio Conte. Twelve months later and his two goals in a tense victory over Newcastle in the final week of the season put one hand on the Premier League trophy for his club. Mourinhos training regime has the universal approval of the players but the last week or so has seen a serious drop in performance on matchday. CHELSEA have said fax but no fax to Real Madrids bizarre pursuit of Thibaut Courtois. Begiristain and Citys hierarchy knew Toures best days were behind him and planning was under way for life without him. r League before anyone else for FREE plus all the latest news, fixtures and results and live match commentary all on the go with the new Sun Football App – click here to downloadHe continued: Xabi and I had history. A deal was close to being concluded but then he was sacked that summer. The Spurs chief will hope Edwards can add more goals to his game, starting against the Gills tonight.