This powerful midfielder suffered the injury while training on Thursday. Practically, the news emerged Ghana midfielder was ruled out for a long time after knee surgery successfully.
"Following a right knee injury in training last week, Michael Essien was forced to perform surgery on Monday (yesterday-red) to repair a ruptured anterior ligament and meniscus. The operation went well and Essien should rest until the next six months," Chelsea said in a statement.
Practically, the injury suffered by Michael Essien upset new coach Andre Villas-Boas. Because the 28-year midfielder is one of the key players for the Blues, who just want to make preparations for the new season.
"Everyone at Chelsea's Essien pray for a speedy recovery. All the staff and I am ready to help him to get back playing as quickly as possible," said Porto's former architect, as quoted by Setanta Sports, on Tuesday (07/12/2011).
Essien injury suffered by Chelsea's midfield this makes a limp. Not surprisingly, a number of names to replace the role of direct ogled the former Lyon midfielder's. They are Joao Moutinho and Daniele De Rossi.