Premier League - Essien injury worry for Chelsea

Eurosport - Sat, 06 Sep 15:36:00 2008

Chelsea face a nervous wait over the fitness of Michael Essien after the midfielder sustained an ankle injury

FOOTBALL: Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien - 0

Essien limped out of Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Libya early in the first half on Friday as the Black Stars slumped to a 1-0 defeat.

Reports suggest the 25-year-old could be sidelined for up to four weeks with the problem, and would therefore miss the Blues' crucial Premier League clash with Manchester United on September 21.

Chelsea medical staff are set to look at the injury this week ahead of the weekend's trip to Manchester City, and Essien is hopeful of making a swift recovery.

He told skysports.com: "My injury? It is serious but I can be ready again soon."

Sporting Life / Eurosport

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  1. is a real scare; but Chelsea will win medals this season. Is our Season. Essien, get well soon. Obosu; Ghana

    From obosu, on Fri 19 Sep 12:56PM

  2. the bison will return soon injuries run scared from micko

    From robierto87, on Sat 6 Sep 10:33PM

  3. am not a fan of chelsea but alover of the club i wish essien quick recovery to football action austine nigeria

    From efesiorho, on Sat 6 Sep 9:45PM

  4. You have less injuries then ManU have so stop crying.

    From buda, on Sat 6 Sep 5:58PM

  5. I hope we will survive all this injury, My God Help Us all, all my Chelsea fans Keep Faith we must win a Silver ware this season.

    From tm, on Sat 6 Sep 4:51PM

  6. 1st...

    From abe mung, on Sat 6 Sep 4:11PM
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