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Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel sends message on Twitter ahead of Liverpool game

Chelsea's John Obi Mikel in action with Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew (Reuters)
Chelsea's John Obi Mikel in action with Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew (Reuters)
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Chelsea will face Liverpool in the Premier League on Friday evening.

Chelsea's John Terry sat on the bench after being substituted at half time as John Obi Mikel, Ramires, Loic Remy and Willian look on

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has taken to social networking site Twitter to post a message ahead of the match against Liverpool on Friday evening.

The Blues will take on Liverpool at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League later today.

Mikel, who is 29 years of age, is looking forward to the match against the Merseyside outfit.

The Nigeria international midfielder, though, has admitted that it will not be easy for Chelsea to win against Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Chelsea's John Obi Mikel

Chelsea's John Obi Mikel in action with Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew

Chelsea will head into the match against Liverpool on the back of a 2-2 draw with Swansea City away from home at the Liberty Stadium in the Premier League.

Antonio Conte’s side are in good form at the moment and should fancy all three points against Liverpool.

The Merseyside outfit are aiming to finish in the top four of the Premier League table this season.

Klopp’s team will head into the game against the Blues on the back of a 4-1 victory over defending English champions Leicester City at Anfield in the league.

Mikel has yet to make an appearance in the Premier League for Chelsea this season.

Chelsea's John Obi Mikel in action with Everton's James McCarthy