Stoke City Boss lavishes praise on Mikel for impressive display in Bournemouth win

Stoke City manager Michael O’Neil has heaped plaudits on John Obi Mikel following hia Impressive display in the 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Mikel contributed to Tommy Smith’s second goal and was brilliant all though.

“Brilliant,” O’Neill said after the game.

“I thought he was brilliant. The (control and the) pass he plays for Rabbi Matondo in the first half too.

“I’ve just said to him in the dressing room that I hope we can get that player on loan from Chelsea again next season. Today I thought he looked every bit.