Leave ‘Mikel time’ until the 80th minute

‘Mikel time’ is becoming infamous and there is little wonder.

If Chelsea are one goal to the good, you can bet your bottom dollar that Jose Mourinho will send John Obi Mikel to warm up and get him on the field before that 65th minute hits.

That of course makes the whole side more defensive and invites the opposition to come on to them.

Leaving Mikel on the bench until at least the 80th minute would prevent this and stop the side from resting on their laurels.