Michael Essien

[DoubleO 192]

So happy to hear that. Very important player for us and has a real fighting spirit. Respect him so much.

[Jusek 2,031]

I love Bison. Great news

AVB - "Essien is making good progress and we're thinking end of December"

Great news, I love the Bison.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Just seeing the name Essien in the team line-up makes us look so much stronger.

Cech

Ivanovic - Luiz - Terry - Cole

Essien

Ramires - Lampard

Sturridge - Mata

Torres

[Madmax 9,219]

I love him but it's over I think.

[manpe 10,855]

If he does recover by the end of December, we would have to give credit to our medical team, because his initial deadline was March I believe... Some said he'll miss the whole season. No doubt he'll start by playing reserve and cup games (if we're still in them) and then we'll see if he can recover at least 80% of his old form or not. If he does, then great, he might help us in the second half of the season.... But I have a feeling we ought to sell him in the summer, he's made of glass and another serious injury will probably put the final stamp on his career.

[didierforever 7,349]

----------------------cech-----------------

-----ivanovic---- alex----- terry------- cole

--------------------ESSIEN-----------------

----------ramires----------- meireles-----

----sturridge------torres--------- mata

this will be the team to play ucl final. ole...

[axmadka13 1]

I don't know rly, the player who is Deffensive Midfielder and gets so many injuires, maybe his time has already past :/

[Mainsy 1]

can someone get this guy a new leg? i'd love to see him up against tiote in december.

[Tobey Gibson 14]

Any news about his comeback?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Any news about his comeback?

Mid/end-January from what I heard.

[Kostas 1,468]

I've been thinking that if RVP's skill survived his billion injuries Essien might have some uses once he returns.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Even if he returns at the end of Jan. He'll need at least a month with the reserves to get used to playing competitive matches again. So I don't think he'll be in AVB's plans any time soon.

[Peace. 4,352]

I've been thinking that if RVP's skill survived his billion injuries Essien might have some uses once he returns.

And what about physical abilities ? Since his game is more based on it than on skill..

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Lol I can't believe André said we won't look at Modric because of Essien

Bluff harder son!

[The Big Drog 1,110]

Lol I can't believe André said we won't look at Modric because of Essien

Bluff harder son!

During the course of his long absence Essien developed the technical attributes of a world class playmaker, given how much he is absent I suppose it isn't THAT unbelievable.

[Kostas 1,468]

And what about physical abilities ? Since his game is more based on it than on skill..

Besides TBD's theory, which might be as realistic as mine, I said he may have some uses because the optimist in me believes than even without the physical attributes that made him world class he is not a shit footballer and can be usable in the PL possibly as a cover (obviously not on his current contract).

[petr.breu 1,618]

I miss him SO much

[zolayes 14,489]

During the course of his long absence Essien developed the technical attributes of a world class playmaker, given how much he is absent I suppose it isn't THAT unbelievable.

it always happens when a player has a long term injury ,,we over praise their qualities and forget their faults,