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Essien Fears He Won't Face Roos

Essien Fears He Won't Face Roos

MICHAEL Essien fears he may not be fit enough to play at this summer's World Cup after resigning himself to the fact he will not return for Chelsea this season. 22 Apr 2010
Essien Bad News for Blues

Essien Bad News for Blues

Chelsea have confirmed that Michael Essien is unlikely to play again this season. 21 Apr 2010
Blues Can Get Essien Boost

Blues Can Get Essien Boost

CHELSEA have been given a much-needed boost by midfielder Michael Essien as the club's growing injury crisis worsened with the loss of defender Ricardo Carvalho with ankle ligament damage. 26 Mar 2010
Chelsea Lose Essien For Six Weeks

Chelsea Lose Essien For Six Weeks

CHELSEA have announced that midfielder Michael Essien will be out of action for up to six weeks after returning from the African Nations Cup with a knee injury. 23 Jan 2010
Essien Blow for Chelsea and Ghana

Essien Blow for Chelsea and Ghana

Chelsea have confirmed Michael Essien is out of the African Nations Cup with a knee injury. 19 Jan 2010
Essien Picks Up Injury

Essien Picks Up Injury

MICHAEL Essien has been taken to hospital for tests on a knee injury sustained during the African Nations Cup, according to reports in Angola. 18 Jan 2010
Ghana Boosted By Essien

Ghana Boosted By Essien

Ghana have been handed a major boost ahead of the African Nations Cup after it was revealed that Michael Essien has started full training following his recovery from a hamstring injury. 7 Jan 2010
Blues Wait on Essien Update

Blues Wait on Essien Update

Chelsea will wait anxiously for the result of scans on Michael Essien's damaged hamstring today amid fears the midfielder could be out for some time. 9 Dec 2009
Essien Set to Miss Toffees Clash

Essien Set to Miss Toffees Clash

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien looks set to miss Saturday's clash with Everton after sustaining a hamstring injury against APOEL. 9 Dec 2009
Essien Expects 'Difficult' Time When Ghana Call

Essien Expects 'Difficult' Time When Ghana Call

Michael Essien admits he could face a club-versus-country dilemma in January. 8 Dec 2009
Ghana to Investigate Absent Trio

Ghana to Investigate Absent Trio

The Ghana Football Association will investigate the absence of Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, Inter Milan's Sulley Muntari and Rennes striker Asamoah Gyan from the squad which travelled to Luanda for today's friendly against Angola. 19 Nov 2009
Essien Eyes Cup Success

Essien Eyes Cup Success

MICHAEL Essien believes that Ghana will be heading to the African Nations Cup early next year full of confidence as they will bid to end a 28-year wait for the title. 15 Sep 2009
Essien Proud of Ghana Qualification

Essien Proud of Ghana Qualification

MICHAEL Essien was today revelling in the "fantastic feeling" of qualifying for the World Cup finals after he scored one of two goals against Sudan to help Ghana seal a place at next year's showpiece event. 7 Sep 2009
Essien Sets Euro Trophy Target

Essien Sets Euro Trophy Target

Michael Essien insists new boss Carlo Ancelotti can help Chelsea achieve their Champions League ambitions. 14 Aug 2009
Essien Happy To Do The Dirty Work

Essien Happy To Do The Dirty Work

MICHAEL Essien is ready to sacrifice his all-action style in order to do another shackling job on Liverpool's Steven Gerrard when Chelsea look to reach the Champions League semi-finals tomorrow night. 14 Apr 2009
Essien Revives Chelsea Spirits

Essien Revives Chelsea Spirits

FLORENT Malouda has backed Michael Essien to propel Chelsea towards end-of-season glory. 17 Mar 2009