The Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles Genort Rohr has echoed the sentiments of many that John Obi Mikel is being 'punished' by Chelsea for skipping the club's pre-season programme to compete for Nigeria at the Rio Olympics.
Mikel was one of the overaged players in the Nigeria team to Rio and he effectively led the Dream Team VI to a podium finish in the men's football event.
Despite his sparkling performance which helped Nigeria a great deal, the midfielder has been frozen out by Coach Antonio Conte who doesn't even include Mikel in his matchday squad.
When put on the spot on why Mikel still gets invitation for national team games despite being inactive at his club, Rohr said he knows the reason why the midfielder does not play for the Blues.
"He is being punished for deciding to go to the Olympics for Nigeria," Rohr told journalists in Uyo.
"He is training well and doing well for us. I cannot punish him for deciding to make a sacrifice for Nigeria." The Franco-German Coach added.
It is yet to be seen if these latest comments will not aggravate the already bad issue.
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