Confederations Cup: Obi Mikel Targets Uruguay Scalp
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is confident of victory when they face South American champions Uruguay on Thursday at Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador, Bahia). <br /><br />For the neutrals, Uruguay, who have won the Copa America 15 times, will go into the tie as favorites but Mikel believes the Eagles are aiming to upset form guide by defeating the South Americans and qualifying for their first Confederations Cup semi - final ever.<br /><br />''<span class="notranslate">It is important to win every game we play, no matter who the opponent.</span> <span class="notranslate"> </span><span class="notranslate"><span class="notranslate">We have this mentality to win every game.</span> <span class="notranslate"> </span><br /><br />''</span><span class="notranslate">So we go there and we are sure to play well and be able to improve the final game against Tahiti, here.</span> <span class="notranslate"> If we do that, we have chances to win the game</span>,'' Mikel was quoted as saying by <i>globoesporte.globo.com.</i><br /><br />Led by manager Stephen Keshi, the squad will have their second training session in Salvador on Wednesday.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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