Mikel Set to leave Chelsea in January

The Nigerian is yet to play a single minute of Premier League football under Antonio Conte and is now assessing his options ahead of the transfer window

John Obi Mikel will look for a Chelsea exit in January if he continues to be ignored by Antonio Conte.

The Nigerian, Chelsea's second longest-serving player behind John Terry, is yet to play a single minute under Antonio Conte and has hinted at a falling out with the new manager over his involvement at the Olympic Games.

Without Mikel, Conte has guided Chelsea to top of the Premier League table with the club currently enjoying a six-game winning streak without conceding a goal, but the 29-year-old has no regrets over his summer decision.

"I have never been a guy to make excuses, I never shy away from my responsibilities," Mikel told BBC World Service Sport.