Michael Essien

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Essien has been quality this match. Reminds me of the days he use to totally boss the midfield. Judging by what I have seen this evening I wouldnt mind having him in on board here. Put in a decent shift against City as well. Chelsea's loss, Real Madrid's gain

not sure if serious or sarcastic...

[Stats 7,056]

I'm pretty sure you're one of the very few that thinks this. How can he be quality in a game Vallecano have dominated since before half time?

He done his job, they havent got past him much and has looked good on the ball plus the commentator said himself that he has been back to his best and it might be one of the "bargains of the season" or something like that

[Sheva. 5,373]

He done his job, they havent got past him much and has looked good on the ball plus the commentator said himself that he has been back to his best and it might be one of the "bargains of the season" or something like that

I was surprised when the commentator said that before half time, because he was doing alright then but not great.

The biggest problem i see is how players are able to easily get past him, Yaya Toure did so twice last week and same thing happened today.

He's still decent in possession and a good passer though.

[Jase 43,479]

Didn't watch the game and I'm left rather bemused here by the contrasting views on Essien's performance.

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

Damn I missed this game, was a sleep. Goal gave Essien Joint top of the match 4/5 stars.

http://www.goal.com/en/match/84987/rayo-vallecano-vs-real-madrid-cf/player-ratings

[Sheva. 5,373]

Damn I missed this game, was a sleep. Goal gave Essien Joint top of the match 4/5 stars.

http://www.goal.com/.../player-ratings

Too high. 3 would have been a more accurate representation of his performance.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

lol did you knew he was supposed to get married today? because the game vs Vallecano got postponed he had to reschedule it. Wonder what the future wife thinks about that...

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

lol did you knew he was supposed to get married today? because the game vs Vallecano got postponed he had to reschedule it. Wonder what the future wife thinks about that...

Isnt she a famous actress in Nigeria?

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Ozil casually saying "fuck you" to everyone

[Beigl 1,387]

Michael isn´t in the team selection today..

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Starts for Madrid in the Cl again. Can't understand why, he's been sub par every time he was on the pitch for them so far.

[Wavy Crockett 190]

essien been found out tonight

[manpe 10,861]

so he sucked?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

so he sucked?

Let's just say Erikson didn't even notice he was there.

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Let's just say Erikson didn't even notice he was there.

A very fair way to put it

Madrid were still good and won, maybe they could win the CL this year, well only if they can beat us

[meetdoscar 335]

Its surprising how strong chelsea look after the players we have lost in the past 2-3 years. Every one talks about arsenal loosing their star players well so have we, although not as much but we still maintain our level at the very top. We've adapted well loosing players like ballack anelka j.cole makelele and now drogba kalou malouda essien. I think chelsea fc is still among the top 4 clubs in europe I.e including Barca Bayern R.madrid/ManU despite the players we've lost. But then let's wait and see.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Its surprising how strong chelsea look after the players we have lost in the past 2-3 years. Every one talks about arsenal loosing their star players well so have we, although not as much but we still maintain our level at the very top. We've adapted well loosing players like ballack anelka j.cole makelele and now drogba kalou malouda essien. I think chelsea fc is still among the top 4 clubs in europe I.e including Barca Bayern R.madrid/ManU despite the players we've lost. But then let's wait and see.

Still among top 4 in Europe? Mate we are The Champions of Europe!