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Mikel Obi spotted in crutches
The 37-year-old midfielder, who was a part of the Super Eagles 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning team, shared a series of Instagram stories from his hospital bed at the prestigious Princess Grace Hospital in London.
In the images, Mikel can be seen in a hospital gown and in bed as well before sharing a video of him leaving the facility on crutches.
However, the former Premier League star failed to disclose the nature of his surgery, leaving fans concerned about his wellbeing.
Mikel, who spent over a decade at Stamford Bridge, has endured a tumultuous time in recent months with the former midfielder getting in the bad books of fans over his comments.
Despite the attacks he received, the AFCON champion's legion of supporters has rallied behind him, with many taking to social media to wish him a speedy recovery.
As Mikel continues his road to recovery, fans and wellwishers will be eagerly awaiting updates on the former Nigeria captain's condition and the nature of his recent medical procedure.
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