Official: Essien to miss six months (at least)

By: Jack | July 11th, 2011

Michael Essien’s nightmare is now a reality.

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Official statement from the club:

Following injury to his right knee in training last week Michael Essien had surgery today to repair a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus.

The surgery was successful and Michael’s full recovery could take up to six months.

Andre Villas-Boas said: ‘Everyone at Chelsea wishes Michael well for his recovery. His team-mates and all the staff and I look forward to helping him return to playing as soon as possible.’

Damn. Just damn.

So, what is that, close to a total of a year and a half on the sidelines due to injury since September 2008. Essien missed around seven after doing his ACL for Ghana that September, then missed about seven last year after splicing his medial ligament during training for the African Cup of Nations. Unbelievable.

We at The CO wish the man the best in his recovery. If anyone can overcome such a blow, it’s the Bison.

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Emmanuel Wabomba

Paula firreira is just a bombo clat asshole . injuring Essien is like a coup detat in a place endowed by famine.He dissappointed me.
pfelds

ive heard somewhere that essien actually has shrunk over the years because of all the running he does, which is wierd, and could offer some light on his constant knee problems... dont know if its 100% true, but, its just a wierd idea to ponder.... shrinking from too much running. . . . .
Ray

He never regained his full fitness and never will...
Amen

omg.I wish Essien quick recovery.
orthodoxyordeath

Get him healthy, have him play a game, sell him quick. I'll take anything more than 15 million.
Owen

Holy Shit.... -_-
Devin Anand

Gutted.
Sharinganfx

kind of turning into our hargreaves...

in any case, time for Mikel to step up and Ramires to keep improving. However, we do need cover for the Africans peacing out for 2 months for ACN as well. Wouldn't be surprised if we do move for some Porto players.
Yid...

HAhahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jack

Yes, making fun of the injured. Classy.
chelsea4eva

well now we really need to strengthen in midfield..we only have lamps,obi,ramies n yossi...in senior players..we need 2 midfielders atleast...coz with obi still not come to his best n yossi having a major injury last season we cant take a chance..but it means more chance for kakuta n josh to shine..
Jamie

In future news: Essien will return to training in December, then injure his toe and miss the rest of the season.

Joking aside, hope he recovers quickly.