Essien: Picked up a knock
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Anxious Essien wait for Chelsea
Chelsea face a nervous wait over the fitness of star midfielder Michael Essien after he sustained an ankle injury playing for Ghana on Friday.
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Essien limped out of Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Libya early in the first half 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 21st September.
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."
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ndana200749528 (Chelsea fan)
"i hope essien wil be in good condition soon God bless him"
albani (Chelsea fan)
"Essien i a fantasy player is the best player in world inhis position in Chelsea he must to finish cariere..."
EmmanuelSunday (Arsenal fan)
"Anyway, facts must be admitted, Esien is a strong footballer, his presence means a lot for Chelsea and his absence is a big blow, God bless Esien"
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