Tomo 21,751 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 The only real concern from this contest was the injury sustained by Michael Essien – whose cartilage and knee ligament problems have interrupted his involvement in the past two seasons and which will require assessment this week once the swelling has receded. The re‑emergence of Mikel John Obi, and the imminent return of Ramires after hamstring problems, will be timely if Essien's campaign is deemed to be over.http://www.guardian....-premier-league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Rest of the season = 4 games.They try to make it sound so over dramatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Rest of the season = 4 games.They try to make it sound so over dramatic Not the point i dont think, last thing Essien needs is another injury (especially a reacurrance) no matter how long or short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
True_Blue 469 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 At least the good news is that the rest of the squad is fully fit and ready to fill in his boots.Get well soon Ess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 That injury he got was the same injury that ruled him out of the World Cup wasn't it?? Could be a serious matter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Not the point i dont think, last thing Essien needs is another injury (especially a reacurrance) no matter how long or short.To be honest, if it is just a minor tweak, I don't really mind. He's not been the same by any stretch of the imagination. Like True_Blue said, we've got 2 other players who (imo) are a better combination for our squad right now..MikelRamires - LampardLove it Hope Essien returns as the Bison, come August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuz 143 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'm wondering if it might be best to say goodbye in the summer. Something I never thought I'd say about Essien,but with his injuries and poor form not to mention when the ACN comes around it's another player we lose. He's got 2 years left on his contract,so try and sell whilst he's still worth something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'm wondering if it might be best to say goodbye in the summer. Something I never thought I'd say about Essien,but with his injuries and poor form not to mention when the ACN comes around it's another player we lose. He's got 2 years left on his contract,so try and sell whilst he's still worth something?not sure, if we go on a bad run of form again there be a lot of Essien pining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'm wondering if it might be best to say goodbye in the summer. Something I never thought I'd say about Essien,but with his injuries and poor form not to mention when the ACN comes around it's another player we lose. He's got 2 years left on his contract,so try and sell whilst he's still worth something?I doubt it. I hope this injury makes him refuse the ACN to be honest, though I fear he'll return to int. duty this summer. I read an article before in which apparently Essien was guaranteed by Roman he'd still be here next season, so who knows.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'm wondering if it might be best to say goodbye in the summer. Something I never thought I'd say about Essien,but with his injuries and poor form not to mention when the ACN comes around it's another player we lose. He's got 2 years left on his contract,so try and sell whilst he's still worth something?2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,557 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 sounds like nothing concrete at this stage..from what that article says it just sounds like a lot of speculation.from the Manchester paper may i add...i do hope we get an higher quality of medical people at the club tho..even the slightest sniff of an injury can cause panic amongst us and not without reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I thought he started looking great again since a couple of games ago Feel really sorry for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Two seasons ago this news made me miss a few nights sleep. Now, with Ramires and Mikel improving every game, i think we should be fine. Essien is one of the most hard working players at Chelsea and would put his body on the line without being asked. His creative play though needs to be improved.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Is Ramires even fit though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy1 24 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 whenever he tries to find his feet back injuries keep him at bay................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Might be a blessing in disguise if Ramires is fit because at the moment, Mikel, Lampard and Ramires is probably our best choice anyway right now. Hopefully he's not too badly injured though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismada9 1,948 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 To be honest, if it is just a minor tweak, I don't really mind. He's not been the same by any stretch of the imagination. Like True_Blue said, we've got 2 other players who (imo) are a better combination for our squad right now..MikelRamires - LampardLove it Hope Essien returns as the Bison, come August.I have to say, I agree with your post! I reckon it's time to start using the younger generation of players now that it's coming to the end of the Premiership, and it's time for Essien to have a rest. I would love to see McEachran getting some participation in the last 4 games as well because it's a chance to get some games behind you and show the manager if you're really capable of a place in the starting XI ahead of others.I think Ramires is not fully fit either so that's an even bigger incentive to use McEachran! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 As long as he is back for pre-season I have no worries... Mikel is bang in-form and Ramires will be back shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwylino 329 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I hope essien returns Better than he did do last season just being on fire. scoring upto 2 goals in a game one or two games i remember. but At the moment it will be mikels And ramireses time to shine while essien is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 The main problem is see if it is a reacurrance is the longing effect it could cause, ie Hutchinson. The dude had probelms with his knees and in the end it ended his career when he looked like he could have made something, like becoming the first player to fight for a first team position who was bred from the academy. Essien out for the rest of the season does sound melodramatic ith how late it is, but that is newspapers for you. I am sure we can make something with the whole 2 DMC's we have used in the last couple of games with Dvaid Luiz alongside Mikel.Luiz would be mint in that position, but that depends on Alex being healthy or if Carlo wants to use Ivan as a CB or RB. Otherwise, iw oudln't mind the traditional 1 DMC and 2 AMC's, with Ramires and Lampard running forward, or even using Anelka or Malouda in that role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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