The way some are posting here, and have for some time, we would think Mikkelsen was the reincarnation of Sebastian Loeb.
He's certainly a very capable driver and should be in a WRC seat. Hopefully he'll secure a full time drive and bring some stability and consistency to Citroen's effort.
But he's no world beater. He has no history of success at Sardegna. There's no justification for any suggestion that he'll be contesting the win or even on the podium.
He may well be, but it's certainly not a given ... or even a likelihood.