Sports News of Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Source: www.mynigeria.com

EPL: 'I don't like pointing fingers' — Mikel Obi faults Tosin Adarabioyo for Chelsea's loss to Sunderland

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo

Former Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi faulted Tosin Adarabioyo for Chelsea's loss to Sunderland in the Premier League last weekend.

The Blues lost 2-1 at Stamford Bridge despite taking an early lead through Alejandro Garnacho.

Wilson Isidor equalized for the Black Cats in the 22nd minute before Moroccan international Chemsdine Talbi scored the late winner in stoppage time.

Sharing his reaction to the game on his Obi One podcast, the former Chelsea star blamed the Super Eagles-eligible defender and Trevor Chalobah for Sunderland's winner.

"I don't like pointing fingers but... Tosin, what are you doing?! The Sunderland striker controlled the ball for five to six seconds and you're standing behind him? Chalobah as well, yes. One of them should have been proactive," Mikel said on his podcast show.

The Blues will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Wolves in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, October 29.

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