Michael Essien

[Drogzola 283]

With van Ginkel done for the season paired with Ess's solid showing the other night, you'd think he'll get a few more chances now.

Will we be able to add him to the Champions League squad now?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Will we be able to add him to the Champions League squad now?

I don't think so. I think we'll have to wait till after the group stages to update the squads.

Anyway, I thought Essien was very bad in the first half but he got a lot better in the second half. Need to see him in a few more games to really judge, but it looks like he will play a role in our season with MVG out.

[Drogzola 283]

I don't think so. I think we'll have to wait till after the group stages to update the squads.

Anyway, I thought Essien was very bad in the first half but he got a lot better in the second half. Need to see him in a few more games to really judge, but it looks like he will play a role in our season with MVG out.

Thanks for the info. Have we used Ramires and Essien in the pivot this season yet? That could be a decent pivot if Essien sits a bit deeper and allows Ramires to do the running.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Thanks for the info. Have we used Ramires and Essien in the pivot this season yet? That could be a decent pivot if Essien sits a bit deeper and allows Ramires to do the running.

I think we're bound to see that at some stage this season. It's a long season and people will inevitably pick up knocks.

[Phil Driver 503]

On the bench today . He could now be in place to start should Rammy or Lamps need a break ?

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

I wonder how he's training as I thought he would get a little bit more playing time than he has so far. It's always a great sight seeing him in a Chelsea shirt.

[Phil Driver 503]

I know it was only Swindon but his attitude looked very good in the same game that Jose thought KDB's attitude was wrong .

Only see him as a stand by though to be honest ,but his experience could be invaluable at times . On the bench so Jose clearly sees him as having something and one he can trust to do a job.

[mac.bo 48]

Looks like this will be the last season for the bison , the injuries look to taken their toll . Probly Franks last also so i hope the Cfc board have got a world class cm as their priority come 2014!

[happy_juan 64]

Looks like this will be the last season for the bison , the injuries look to taken their toll . Probly Franks last also so i hope the Cfc board have got a world class cm as their priority come 2014!

Think his 5 year deal runs out in summer 2015.

[mac.bo 48]

Yeah he got a 2 year extension that now runs 2015 ,still need a new Frank Lampard/Essien in Cm tho!

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

BEAST!!!!!! GOALLLLLL

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,919]

Well...on goal it seems..

[Blue Armour 4,280]

Watch before it gets taken down. Good goal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsGkZJRM60Q

[Blue Armour 4,280]

And that's yet another Chelsea midfielder on target for this week..ironic that Lampard didn't complete the set.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

Neat footwork from Michael, I wanna see him getting some minutes alongside Ramires.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Neat footwork from Michael, I wanna see him getting some minutes alongside Ramires.

He actually has a long passing range on him compared to our other CM players

[nadavTKL 1,787]

He actually has a long passing range on him compared to our other CM players

And the most important thing is that he's looking to get those balls forword.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

And the most important thing is that he's looking to get those balls forword.

Yes, he's always looking up. And he still has those powerful driving runs through the middle. He needs game time for us. I really think he'll be good with rammy