Chelsea's John Obi Mikel believes the team made two major errors in their transfer decisions during the January window.

John Obi Mikel, a former midfielder for Chelsea, believes that the team needed to make some moves during the January transfer window in order to get their season back on track. He was critical of the club for not strengthening in two key areas, despite having the opportunity to do so.

At the start of the season, Chelsea surpassed expectations under the guidance of new head coach Enzo Maresca. They only suffered two league defeats and were in a strong position heading into the Christmas period. However, their performance has since dropped, with only three wins in their last nine games across all competitions. This has caused concern among the club's fanbase, who have been calling for reinforcements to be brought in, especially in defense and attack.

One of the main areas of concern is the goalkeeping position, with Robert Sanchez being responsible for the most mistakes leading to goals in the Premier League this season. This has raised major questions about his place in the team. On the other end of the pitch, striker Nicolas Jackson has been struggling for form and confidence, failing to score in his last eight matches. Mikel commented on this, saying "As a striker, if you haven't scored in eight, that is massive."

Mikel also highlighted the need for goals to come from other players, not just Jackson. He mentioned Pedro Neto, Noni Madueke, and Jadon Sancho as players who need to contribute to the attack. However, he acknowledged that as the main striker, Jackson needs to step up and score goals. Mikel's concerns were echoed when Maresca substituted Jackson in the 52nd minute of their recent match against West Ham, bringing on 18-year-old Marc Guiu in his place.

While Mikel recognizes Guiu's potential, he believes that he is not the player Chelsea should be relying on to score important goals in big games at this stage. He expressed disappointment that the club did not bring in a more experienced striker during the transfer window, and also failed to address the goalkeeping issue.

Mikel also commented on the recent drop in form of Jadon Sancho, who had initially impressed at the beginning of his time at Chelsea. He believes that Sancho needs to rediscover his mojo and continue performing at the level he started with. Mikel reminded him that he cannot relax and must continue to work hard in order to maintain his form.

Overall, Mikel's comments highlight the need for Chelsea to strengthen their squad and address key issues in order to maintain their top four position. He hopes to see the team make necessary changes in the future to achieve their goals.

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