Mourinho to take a chance against Valencia

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho will gamble on Mikel Jon Obi in the pivotal midfield holding role as his side take on Valencia in the Champions League quarterfinal tonight.

Mourinho to take a chance against Valencia
Wed, 04 Apr, 2007 - 19:53
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Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho will gamble on Mikel Jon Obi in the pivotal midfield holding role as his side take on Valencia in the Champions League quarterfinal tonight.

The youngster is to play instead of seasoned France veteran Claude Makelele at Stamford Bridge.

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