They are both rock solid defenders,but both lack pace and speed which Riccy has and 90% of CB don't have.We still must not push him in if he gets injured again we will lose him for a few months.
He became really injury prone.
And i can't wait for Essien to come back,he really became a player that i can't imagine a Chelsea formation without.
Essien,Lamps,JT and Riccy with Drogba and Cech on form,and we are cruising.