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Ex-Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi has assured Chelsea fans the club is in safe hands under the ownership of Roman Abramovich.

Plans to redevelop Stamford Bridge has been put on hold this week while Antonio Conte’s future as Chelsea boss is in doubt.

Mikel Obi said as quoted on Sky Sports: “This club always bounces back, we always bounce back. I am sure Roman (Abramovich) knows exactly what to do. Roman and Marina (Granovskaia), I am sure they know exactly what they are doing.

“I don’t think the fans should be concerned at all about what is going on. I think it will sort itself out. The club is in very safe hands, the fans should not worry at all.”