John Obi Mikel apologised for the mistake that cost Chelsea the chance to open
their Champions League defence with a win after their 2-2 draw with
Juventus.
The holders blew
a two-goal lead at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, with a pair of
defensive blunders costing them dearly against the Italian champions.
Having allowed Juve to get back into the Group E clash before half-time, Chelsea
looked set to eke out a 2-1 win before Mikel needlessly gave the ball away
10 minutes from time.
He then failed to prevent Claudio Marchisio playing Fabio Quagliarella into
space for the equaliser, with David Luiz also all at sea.
"If I want to make up an excuse, I can," Mikel said. "But, for
me, I gave the ball away. I put my hands up, we move on.
"I'm sorry about the mistake, but there are no excuses."
Manager Roberto Di Matteo admitted Chelsea only had themselves to blame and
Mikel added: "I think that's what you get from playing in the Champions
League. You make a mistake, you get punished for it.
"I think we looked so good all throughout the game, except when it was 2-2. We just lost our head."
"I think we looked so good all throughout the game, except when it was 2-2. We just lost our head."
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