Mikel vows to clean up act
08 Feb 2008 - 09:20:27
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- Mikel vows to clean up act
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has pledged to clean up his game for the good of his team-mates.
The Nigeria international has been sent off four times in his Stamford Bridge career - including twice this season - and has admitted his disciplinary problems are undermining the club's bid for silverware.
Mikel is expected to feature in the squad for Sunday's visit of Liverpool following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations.
"I think it is going to stop," he said, referring to the flurry of red cards he has received in England.
"We will have to see but I don't like that, it is not good for the team to be down to ten men and I am trying all my best to make sure I don't get red cards."
Meanwhile, Mikel is relishing the prospect of returning to action with a high-profile clash against another of their top-four rivals.
"We haven't played the big teams at home and we will see what happens, if I play on Sunday or if I am on the bench," he added.
"But I am glad to be back and that the team has been doing really well.
"Let's hope we keep going like that."