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Contrary to Mourinho's recent public comments telling Essien, Mata and other midfielders in his team that he cannot gurantee them playing time, the controversial coach has described Nigerian midfielder Mikel Obi as a miraclous ball holder. Mikel is generally regarded as an unproductive midfielder who always passes the ball towards his goal area but Manager Jose Mourinho has a completely different opinion. "Mikel is a genius in his position. It is a miracle if he loses the ball," Mourinho told Chelseafc.com. However same Mourinho, a few weeks ago told the press that he cannot gurantee Michael Essien playing time. "I offer nobody - not Michael, not nobody (guaranteed playing time)," the Portuguese said. "I understand that players think about national team, the World Cup and playing regularly, but my players have to think of the team before the players.Michael knows that perfectly." Michael Essien has been linked to a move to AC Milan after Bryune left for Wolfsburg nd Mata for United