riks12 3 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 The international round of fixtures began with both injury and defeat for Michael Essien. The Chelsea midfielder was taken from the field with a knee injury midway through the first-half of Friday's World Cup qualifier in Libya after what is being reported as a cynical foul. The remaining Ghana players went down to a single goal four minutes from time. Second-place Ghana must now defeat Lesotho at home in their final match in October to have a chance of advancing to the second phase of the qualifiers for African nations. Essien's injury will be assessed by Chelsea's medical team on his return to Cobham. Source: Chelsea Official Site In another forum someone said, he is out for about month, but I hope and think it's bollox. Let's wait for official information about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I'm sure he would have been taken off as a precaution more than anything, but with Balley out as well we are looking short on CMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 fuck sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Not good. We have a lot of quality midfielders, but no back-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Essien said to SkySports.com he expects to be back 'soon,' I reckon all he has done is aggravate the injury that made him a doubt for the last few games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Had a feeling he would get injured in the international break. Lets hope its not too serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Our lack of numbers in the squad may prove difficult for us this season. We are going to need some younger players to step up this season, and we need Scolari to put some faith into them. We can't be playing people out of position all the time. Hopefully Mikel will be back for City otherwise we only have Lampard and Deco for midfield, Joe could drop in there but i think it would mean either Belletti taking up the holding role again or playing 4-4-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinctek 469 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 when belletti took that roll with spurs i dont think he did very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I think Belletti did well against spurs actually. If essien, ballack and mikel are still unavailable, use him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I'd go as far as saying Jules was our best player against the Spuds. Had a very solid game, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) MICHAEL ESSIEN could be ruled out for SIX MONTHS with a cruciate ligament injury. SunSport has learnt the Chelsea midfielder, who was injured playing for Ghana against Libya on Friday, may have to go under the knife. A Blues insider revealed: "After undergoing an examination, Michael's injury seems to be a lot worse than previously thought. He may have to have an operation." The player's agent Fabien Piveteau said: "Unfortunately it's not good news. "I am afraid it's a big problem. A big problem. "He's taken a bad blow to the knee. I don't know exact details but I think it's not good. "I don't know what will happen. It's now two or three times that he has taken blows to his knee." Essien, 25, missed Chelsea's opener against Portsmouth due to injury but came back to face Wigan and Spurs. A couple of days ago he appeared upbeat about his current problem, saying he would be out for a few weeks. Now it seems the damage is far more serious — and that is a massive blow for Blues boss Big Phil Scolari.TheSun Edited September 9, 2008 by the wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Cee 50 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 MICHAEL ESSIEN could be ruled out for SIX MONTHS with a cruciate ligament injury. SunSport has learnt the Chelsea midfielder, who was injured playing for Ghana against Libya on Friday, may have to go under the knife. A Blues insider revealed: "After undergoing an examination, Michael's injury seems to be a lot worse than previously thought. He may have to have an operation." The player's agent Fabien Piveteau said: "Unfortunately it's not good news. "I am afraid it's a big problem. A big problem. "He's taken a bad blow to the knee. I don't know exact details but I think it's not good. "I don't know what will happen. It's now two or three times that he has taken blows to his knee." Essien, 25, missed Chelsea's opener against Portsmouth due to injury but came back to face Wigan and Spurs. A couple of days ago he appeared upbeat about his current problem, saying he would be out for a few weeks. Now it seems the damage is far more serious — and that is a massive blow for Blues boss Big Phil Scolari.TheSun I hope it's not that serious :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 That would be a massive blow to us thats for sure, to lose Essien for that length of time would no doubt cause us serious problems. Lets just hope it isn't that long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aesthetic Relic 301 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 If he is out for that length of time he'll be badly missed. Not exactly an easy player to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I sincerely hope that isn't true otherwise we are really going to miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I sincerely hope that isn't true otherwise we are really going to miss him. With Ballack and Mikel also injury concerns it does also leave us very thin, lets just hope that Frank and Deco stay fit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,312 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 With Ballack and Mikel also injury concerns it does also leave us very thin, lets just hope that Frank and Deco stay fit!!! The good news amongst all the doom and gloom is the reporting (Mail/Express) that Mikel will be back against Man City and Drogba is set to return........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Essien injured, this will give obi a big chance to rubber stamp a first team place and i think he will take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The good news amongst all the doom and gloom is the reporting (Mail/Express) that Mikel will be back against Man City and Drogba is set to return........ Having Mikel back is a massive boost...... Not sure what the injury situation is like with Ballack but having Mikel back is excellant news. We have quite a few games comming up now for the rest of September and we need as many fit players as possible to get through them all without any serious problems... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Michael Essien suffered a knee injury playing for Ghana on Friday. He has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo an operation as soon as the majority of the swelling has subsided. We expect this to happen in a week's time. In the meantime Michael has started rehab in the aqua therapy centre at Cobham which will improve the condition of the knee prior to surgery. A return to full fitness is not expected for several months Source: Chelsea FC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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