Michael Essien

[Reddish-Blue 2,495]

I doubt it, he hardly ever got in midfield at Madrid, used mainly at RB because Arbeloa is shit

If Mourinho was as sentimental as you think, then he would have asked for Paulo's contract to be extended no? Speaking of Paulo he actually put him up for sale in summer 2007, i remember him saying one of three players was leaving before the end of the transfer window Paulo, Johnson or i can't remember the other one, Johnson was the one who eventually left.

Also i thought Carvalho played well in his first season at Madrid, not the world beater he was 04-08 but he did allright, in the second season his performances nosedived and was rightfully dropped.

Mourinho seem's to want Modric and De Rossi, do you think he would play Lampard and Essien if he signs those two? absolutely no way. Lampard will be used like Scholes from now on and Essien (at best) will cover at RB when Azpi needs a rest.

I'd rather see Chelsea let go of Essien.

[mybodyisready 155]

Lol'd hard when he ran to Jose after he scored just so that Jose would love him even more so that he'd be in the starting 11 next season, get lost already.

[Badboy 1,526]

I don't understand why people are saying things like ''cut our losses''......... what losses ? He along with Carvalho, Maka,Terry, Lampard, Cech and Drogba was part of our golden age we got our 24 million back and more from signing him. He got unlucky with 2 horrible knee injuries and we can't do anything about that. We should sell him though as he is finished !

[lucio 5,418]

What a game....amazing performance from him . Definitely Man of the match for me . If he continues to play like today we don't need new DM

what a joke

[IliyaDamyanov 43]

what a joke

did you even watch the game

[lucio 5,418]

did you even watch the game

yeah and he didnt even make a tackle

[Muzchap 8,966]

Lol'd hard when he ran to Jose after he scored just so that Jose would love him even more so that he'd be in the starting 11 next season, get lost already.

Seriously are you that bigger c**t - to not wish Essien a decent servant of our club a moment of happiness?

This guy done a lot for the club and the way people speak him is really bad!

#sad_day

[mybodyisready 155]

Seriously are you that bigger c**t - to not wish Essien a decent servant of our club a moment of happiness?

This guy done a lot for the club and the way people speak him is really bad!

#sad_day

he has served the club well, but it's time to move on

[Jusek 2,031]

Nice header. I love how he runs to hug José at the end of video.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Would be only good as squad depth, which might come in handy if another injury like Romeu might occur. Don't think we could entitle the role to Chalobah or Ake if the injury occurs around a series of a hectic schedule with some big teams. Rotation would be key, imo.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

I doubt it, he hardly ever got in midfield at Madrid, used mainly at RB because Arbeloa is shit

If Mourinho was as sentimental as you think, then he would have asked for Paulo's contract to be extended no? Speaking of Paulo he actually put him up for sale in summer 2007, i remember him saying one of three players was leaving before the end of the transfer window Paulo, Johnson or i can't remember the other one, Johnson was the one who eventually left.

Also i thought Carvalho played well in his first season at Madrid, not the world beater he was 04-08 but he did allright, in the second season his performances nosedived and was rightfully dropped.

Mourinho seem's to want Modric and De Rossi, do you think he would play Lampard and Essien if he signs those two? absolutely no way. Lampard will be used like Scholes from now on and Essien (at best) will cover at RB when Azpi needs a rest.

That depends if they come and what formation he used. If he were to revert to a 4-3-3 he could well put both Essien and Lampard in it with De Rossi/Modric. Of course what you and me are saying in terms of transfer is just media speculation of course.

[Jase 43,479]

I know Essien is no longer the player he once was but I don't know why whenever people speak about him these days, there always seem to be a grudge or hatred feeling. People suddenly just seem to get so aggressive all of a sudden and some even agitated and pissed because of his supposed 'daddy-son' relationship with Mourinho. It's like as if he has just committed a sinful crime or something really really bad.

[Muzchap 8,966]

I know Essien is no longer the player he once was but I don't know why whenever people speak about him these days, there always seem to be a grudge or hatred feeling. People suddenly just seem to get so aggressive all of a sudden and some even agitated and pissed because of his supposed 'daddy-son' relationship with Mourinho. It's like as if he has just committed a sinful crime or something really really bad.

This +1million likes!

I love that our players still respect and admire a manager. These same people slagging off Essiens relationship - will be jizzing if Hazard or Mata or another player was doing it.

We have some fickle fans here... The guy sustained 2 massive injuries and has clawed himself back to being a good player - Jesus where's any respect? It's not like he has ever done anything bad to Chelsea!?!? He was a dynamo for years and that goal against Arsenal #legend!

[Leif 6,006]

I really think he's actually been one of Madrid's worst players this season. His crossing & passing has been horrific.

However, with that said; he has had a few decent games at right back with around 2 acceptable performances in midfield. But is decent enough for us now? Would he accept being a deputy? I'm sure he could do the job vs. a League One team for us if they're not full of energy etc. (I think an enthusiastic Championship side would run him over) but I'd only accept this as a possibility if his wages dropped to something like £35,000 a week - which I can't see happening.

[Milan 17,955]