Mikel Obi reveals ‘the laziest footballer’ he played with

Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has said Eden Hazard is the laziest footballer he has ever played alongside.

Mikel lined up with Hazard for five seasons from 2012, before the Nigerian left Stamford Bridge in 2016.

During their time together, the duo won a Premier League title, The UEFA Europa League and The FA Cup.

Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, Mikel Obi speaking on Hazard, said: “He is the laziest footballer I’ve ever seen in my life.

“But then, come the weekend and he wins the man-of-the-match award, and then he comes in and shows everyone.

“He’s like, come on guys, you see.”