John Obi Mikel Weighs In: Can Victor Osimhen Thrive in the Premier League? | The Obi One Podcast 🎙️

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  • Опубліковано 25 вер 2024
  • 🎙️ Welcome to an exclusive UA-cam Shorts episode of The Obi One Podcast, where football legend John Obi Mikel and Dubai based sports presenter Chris McHardy dive deep into the Premier League prospects of Napoli's star striker, Victor Osimhen.
    Why This Topic Matters
    The question surrounding Victor Osimhen's possible transition to the Premier League has intrigued football enthusiasts worldwide. As someone who has been a cornerstone of Nigerian football and had a storied career in the Premier League with Chelsea, John Obi Mikel offers an unparalleled viewpoint on this subject. Chris McHardy, our seasoned sports journalist, navigates this captivating discussion, providing an analytical lens on Osimhen's skills, strengths, and areas for improvement.
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    The Victor Osimhen Phenomenon
    Victor Osimhen has been setting Serie A ablaze with his consistent goal-scoring prowess for Napoli. His technical abilities, coupled with an inherent knack for finding the back of the net, have made him one of the most talked-about African footballers in European leagues. His performances have naturally sparked conversations about how seamlessly he would adapt and contribute to a top-tier Premier League team. Would his style of play be well-suited to the physically demanding nature of English football? Would he be the next breakout star, following in the footsteps of other African legends who have made their mark in the Premier League?
    What Does It Take to Succeed in the Premier League?
    The Premier League is a unique beast. It's not just about skill; it's about grit, determination, and the ability to adapt to the high-intensity, fast-paced nature of English football. Osimhen's versatility up front - whether it's his ability to hold up the ball, link-up play, or poach goals - are attributes that could make him invaluable. But does he have the mental tenacity to deal with the grueling English winter, high-pressing teams, and the general wear and tear?
    John Obi Mikel's Expert Take
    John Obi Mikel, who has faced the best in the Premier League, gives his expert opinion. Having seen Osimhen's games and having himself navigated the challenges of the Premier League, Mikel provides a multi-dimensional analysis. From the perspective of someone who understands the pressures of representing Nigeria on a global platform, he offers a deeply insightful look into how Osimhen might excel in the Premier League.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 131

  • @tilewajohnson4427
    @tilewajohnson4427 11 місяців тому +243

    Mikel with the 60% British accent. Definitely a legend

    • @emmanueljames2780
      @emmanueljames2780 11 місяців тому +9

      That's the same thing I noticed 😊😊

    • @JediJide2
      @JediJide2 11 місяців тому +34

      The dude left home at age 16/17 years, definitely as a teenager to Europe. His accent was always going to be impacted.

    • @tundebakare6887
      @tundebakare6887 11 місяців тому +1

      Most definitely

    • @dazo8671
      @dazo8671 10 місяців тому

      😂😂

    • @nathanmahlangu3412
      @nathanmahlangu3412 10 місяців тому +1

      That was my first thing to notice

  • @emmanueljames2780
    @emmanueljames2780 11 місяців тому +56

    I love this man's accent😊😊

  • @allrelaxingandclassicialmu1513
    @allrelaxingandclassicialmu1513 11 місяців тому +40

    One’s of the best to wear the chelsea shirt ! So softly spoken
    And yea this was the perfect answer cause we all weren’t really sure !
    But after last year and and watching his energy this season ! Fammm
    Victors that guy !

    • @user-kb5py3hm2e
      @user-kb5py3hm2e 9 місяців тому

      Best who? Nigerian players? No doubt. Best ever? Give me a break

    • @Bright-he9ck
      @Bright-he9ck 7 місяців тому

      ​@@user-kb5py3hm2eHe did not say the best ever, he said one of the best to wear the shirt.

  • @peterk7662
    @peterk7662 11 місяців тому +37

    Nico and Victor will be an unstoppable 1-2 punch. Speaking it into existence 😂.

    • @tochukwunwachukwu5307
      @tochukwunwachukwu5307 11 місяців тому +1

      What will happen to Broja, Washington, nkunku etc

    • @peterk7662
      @peterk7662 11 місяців тому +4

      @@tochukwunwachukwu5307 nkunku can play multiple positions, he's just getting started at Chelsea. Broja, will probably be sold and Washington is going on loan.

  • @coderite_
    @coderite_ 10 місяців тому +8

    Love you Mikel 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬

  • @53232adrian
    @53232adrian 10 місяців тому +26

    Ohsimen is a Chelsea fan from young. There is a pic of him in a Chelsea jersey at Stamford bridge shop. If Chelsea contact him there is a good chance for him to come to the bridge.

  • @Anadus-Lounge
    @Anadus-Lounge 11 місяців тому +15

    Love You OBI

  • @sangamsingh3681
    @sangamsingh3681 8 місяців тому +8

    I had seen some magic when Jose Mourinho was Chelsea Manager, which made me realize about myself and the world.
    ...As the Manchester United myself I used to dislike some Chelsea players under Jose Mourinho as their manager:- Michael Essien, Drogba, John Obi Mikel.....
    ...But magically, as soon as they left Chelsea, they immediately became my favourites..
    ...Then I realized, I really never hated them. I was afraid of their quality at their best....That mean I always secretly admire them, which I kept secret even from myself.
    ...That Chelsea squad including Jose was real magic.

  • @53232adrian
    @53232adrian 9 місяців тому +3

    If Jackson can get 7 goals in a team like Chelsea who create chances, what will Osihmens stats be like when he's in the same position. Hes much better at headers, better at shooting from tight angles and good hold up play and most importantly timing of the runs.

  • @francisigboabalu9447
    @francisigboabalu9447 10 місяців тому +1

    Obi Obi Obi Obi Obi Obi Obi Obi Obi I luv dis guy

  • @AnayoUbochi
    @AnayoUbochi 11 місяців тому +2

    I love your job obi

  • @marvinbarry7568
    @marvinbarry7568 11 місяців тому +2

    You are right

  • @adebayoabraham5409
    @adebayoabraham5409 11 місяців тому +12

    Mikel you are not getting old at all. What's d secret? Wanna believe your wife is doing a really great job

  • @emmanuelakindele2348
    @emmanuelakindele2348 11 місяців тому +2

    One thing I like about Mikel among others is his diction. Hope he gets to coach our national team someday.

    • @ginger_breadman
      @ginger_breadman 11 місяців тому +1

      He should first prove his coaching skills elsewhere.

    • @luqmanmohammad6042
      @luqmanmohammad6042 8 місяців тому

      Coaching a football team has nothing to do with diction.

  • @ChichoOrmah
    @ChichoOrmah 8 місяців тому

    Great job, guys 💪

  • @OkotieJennifer
    @OkotieJennifer 7 місяців тому

    Love you Big MiKEI

  • @nelsonjoe5747
    @nelsonjoe5747 11 місяців тому +1

    Good to see you doing this #TheObiOne

  • @APEXGuerilla
    @APEXGuerilla 9 місяців тому

    John OBE Mikel. Land those Osimhen minerals 🙌

  • @brofutv1853
    @brofutv1853 10 місяців тому +1

    Well, it depends on the team he joins. There're teams that are still dealing with issues; such teams break players, no matter how good they are. We've seen it over and over again that it's not every team that fits a player. So, let's hope he gets a team that can bring out the best in him, and not one that would stifle him.

  • @migel2926
    @migel2926 11 місяців тому +2

    Glad this was out, i agree with Obi fact. Again i want to state that more of this on our African player cos this PR is exactly what England media does so well even when the player is crap, ridiculous transfer and less expectations. For us here is to down our players everytime pathetic

  • @chuks.
    @chuks. 9 місяців тому

    Good one

  • @neilcreamer8207
    @neilcreamer8207 10 місяців тому +1

    Osimhen + Nkunku = tons of goals.

  • @jacksonben7935
    @jacksonben7935 9 місяців тому

    Obi,😊

  • @kurajber79
    @kurajber79 7 місяців тому

    amen to that obi one smart ,smart

  • @AugustineDanjuma-x9q
    @AugustineDanjuma-x9q 8 місяців тому

    That good

  • @asogwahenryuchenna1232
    @asogwahenryuchenna1232 8 місяців тому

  • @patriciamchunu4936
    @patriciamchunu4936 11 місяців тому +1

    John Mikel Obi should persuade him to come to Chelsea FC.
    United already have Højlund.

  • @sauadvant
    @sauadvant 11 місяців тому +5

    I think #MUFC should have got him this season alongside Rasmus Hojlund but one for next season

    • @Vesuvius081
      @Vesuvius081 11 місяців тому +1

      Only if you smoke lies as all these!

    • @JayCole-ug8dt
      @JayCole-ug8dt 11 місяців тому

      Drugs is a helluva tool you lot only attract bums just like your manager

  • @ayandandlovu6734
    @ayandandlovu6734 8 місяців тому

    Arsenaaaal pleeeeaaasseeeee this guy

  • @brightajari857
    @brightajari857 8 місяців тому

    Osimhen is good

  • @temitayoojo6480
    @temitayoojo6480 8 місяців тому

    OSIMHEN MUST COME TO CHELSEA, PLSS O. MA MIND IS IN HIM ALREADY

  • @RockyBilbou
    @RockyBilbou 9 місяців тому

    Hope OBi is correct. VICTOR to Chelsea.

  • @Usmanilemona
    @Usmanilemona 11 місяців тому +5

    Unless he wants to waste his prime, United is a no no 😂

  • @fandihatib4692
    @fandihatib4692 10 місяців тому

    This is funny because I bought him in football manager last season and damn he was quality! Shane he won’t go to Newcastle

  • @tabangatluak8339
    @tabangatluak8339 6 місяців тому

    Nkunku 10 oshimen 9 and Jack 11

  • @hallaback2010
    @hallaback2010 11 місяців тому +37

    That's how he sounds? 😮🤔. I thought he grew up in Nigeria.

    • @krsshadow
      @krsshadow 11 місяців тому

      Yeah, that’s why I thought as well

    • @anthonyy616
      @anthonyy616 11 місяців тому +31

      lmao that’s how all literate Nigerians sound😂

    • @bisiriyutajudeen5728
      @bisiriyutajudeen5728 11 місяців тому +4

      @@anthonyy616 This is very very true.

    • @PhillipAlechenu-xr2jp
      @PhillipAlechenu-xr2jp 11 місяців тому +8

      he can switch accent like a light switch. why not just be your real self?

    • @bisiriyutajudeen5728
      @bisiriyutajudeen5728 11 місяців тому +19

      @@PhillipAlechenu-xr2jp It has nothing to do with his real self as he's still himself. I believe when people whose second language is English try to be as succinct and clear as possible, certain words when pronounced sound different. Not to talk of the fact that Nigerians where in fact colonized by the British, so they actually do pronounce a lot of words the exact same way the brits do.

  • @gavinrussell9841
    @gavinrussell9841 10 місяців тому

    So I have to ask… who leaves if he goes to Chelsea? Spending that kind of money again will need to be balanced out by the books. I can’t see how they can go for the transfer without having to sell 2/3 players first during the January window.

  • @nelloigwe9757
    @nelloigwe9757 11 місяців тому +1

    Come to Arsenal

  • @TheMrGiannisgr
    @TheMrGiannisgr 11 місяців тому

    I’m still not sure about him in the EPL. Maybe he scores goals but will he make the team better as a unit? Because for a successful big team in the premier league that’s equally as important as scoring goals.

  • @Dadajoe390
    @Dadajoe390 8 місяців тому

    If he is united fan then we dnt need him 😊

  • @kendall_knows_best2872
    @kendall_knows_best2872 11 місяців тому +1

    Remember buying football manager and he played for UTD 😂

  • @downtoearth5443
    @downtoearth5443 11 місяців тому +1

    Why would VO9 want a downgrade by moving to either Uts or Chelsea???? 😂😂😂

  • @markfactor5952
    @markfactor5952 9 місяців тому

    That's if Chelsea play direct football.al these their elaborate passing and trying to weave complex webs will diminish oshimehn

  • @AnthonyEkeneOnyeahialam
    @AnthonyEkeneOnyeahialam 10 місяців тому

    Agent Mikel

  • @dorualex3092
    @dorualex3092 7 місяців тому

    if Chelsea get him Chelsea gonna be a force

  • @emekaagbo6697
    @emekaagbo6697 9 місяців тому

    Would want him at cohbam but he's too costly

  • @MarzMajesty
    @MarzMajesty 11 місяців тому +1

    Una Wan finish oshimen career....

  • @nas84payne
    @nas84payne 7 місяців тому

    Well, if he does join Chelsea, he’s joining a mid table team that won’t be competing for the big trophies any time soon 😀

  • @Softman264
    @Softman264 11 місяців тому

    Maybe a united fan but he loves Drogba.

  • @adebiyiabiodun6339
    @adebiyiabiodun6339 9 місяців тому

    he is not coming to chelsea edakun

  • @ugoboss6898
    @ugoboss6898 9 місяців тому

    That's why I won't buy Halaand! He doesn't stretch teams.
    No mobility!
    And that's me.

  • @adb8411
    @adb8411 8 місяців тому

    Not sure if running behind is any good when a team parks de bus

  • @nnabezegodwin1322
    @nnabezegodwin1322 11 місяців тому

    Mikel leave all this fone help your people in nneni

    • @UchennaAnedu
      @UchennaAnedu 11 місяців тому

      I'm from Neni and he doesn't need to help anyone.... Who doesn't owe anyone shit..... Neni have a lot of people to help them already, people like The Young and many other rich people Neni have.

    • @victorezeagu1893
      @victorezeagu1893 8 місяців тому

      Who helped his family when his dad was Agbero for park in Jos. Stop that rubbish

  • @TheMku147
    @TheMku147 10 місяців тому

    Does the accent really matter? Listen to the content and points he is making. Simples

  • @aden6524
    @aden6524 10 місяців тому

    Tell me a Nigerian more decorated then Mikel I’ll wait

    • @josephabbey7948
      @josephabbey7948 10 місяців тому +2

      Where did you keep Kanu Nkwanwo??

    • @aden6524
      @aden6524 10 місяців тому +1

      @@josephabbey7948 Kanu doesn’t have as many trophies as Mikel

    • @josephabbey7948
      @josephabbey7948 10 місяців тому

      @@aden6524 kanu won a total of 14 trophies and mikel won 11. And Kanu did it with different teams. All of mikel's achievements were with Chelsea

  • @vivek4768
    @vivek4768 9 місяців тому

    Problem with Chelsea is ...strikers keep taking runs..but no has a basic level of brain to feed through passes..just sideways and backpasses

  • @UNIEEQ
    @UNIEEQ 11 місяців тому

    Liverpool bound

  • @lilrolexlogs6228
    @lilrolexlogs6228 11 місяців тому +1

    I didn’t like him when he use to play but he knows ball

  • @chiefnkosi7705
    @chiefnkosi7705 11 місяців тому

    Why is he not speaking like a Nigerian?

  • @DocJ38
    @DocJ38 11 місяців тому +2

    Why he sound fruity?

    • @josephrobert194
      @josephrobert194 11 місяців тому +1

      What exactly do you mean by *fruity?

    • @sdb2024
      @sdb2024 11 місяців тому

      ​@@josephrobert194May be - simply sweet.

  • @FamousBeasten
    @FamousBeasten 11 місяців тому +1

    U tf u think the prem is ?🤣🤣🤣🤣 a superligue?🤣🤣🤣

    • @UchennaAnedu
      @UchennaAnedu 11 місяців тому

      So what u saying, Osimhen won't succeed in the Prem??

  • @captainawesome400
    @captainawesome400 11 місяців тому

    Please go into management, all these podcasting not bad but you are needed somewhere else.

    • @josephrobert194
      @josephrobert194 11 місяців тому

      You're not a fan.
      But here you are, commenting that you're not a fan.

    • @UchennaAnedu
      @UchennaAnedu 11 місяців тому +1

      Not everyone is built for managing tho

    • @captainawesome400
      @captainawesome400 11 місяців тому

      @@UchennaAnedu because he tried or you think he is not eloquent enough?

  • @blacqbarrister
    @blacqbarrister 10 місяців тому

    Good podcast, fake and unbearable accent.

    • @themarathoncontinues4211
      @themarathoncontinues4211 10 місяців тому +1

      Just because it doesn’t sound how YOU want it sound doesn’t make it fake.

  • @mendys3664
    @mendys3664 11 місяців тому +1

    Forcing to sound British so much clown

    • @UchennaAnedu
      @UchennaAnedu 11 місяців тому +3

      What do u mean "forcing".... You know how many years he spent in England??? More than 12 years.... How tf is he supposed to sound.

    • @dazo8671
      @dazo8671 10 місяців тому

      ​@@UchennaAnedu😂😂

    • @victorezeagu1893
      @victorezeagu1893 8 місяців тому

      Person way him mama sell mama put n father ba agbero de fit speak like this shoes you how determine he is.