John Mikel Obi has revealed that Chelsea players are fitter under Antonio Conte than Jose Mourinho – The Super Eagles captain also said that the Italian coach was hired because of his discipline in players physicality – The former Lyn Oslo midfielder has not played for the London club this season despite his fine form with the national team Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has stated that Chelsea players are physically fitter under new coach Antonio Conte than they were during the reign of Jose Mourinho. The Olympic bronze medalist stressed that one of the reasons the Italian tactician was employed was to ensure that players were placed under better physical conditions.