Bert Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Link. Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has been ruled out for "several months" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament, the club has announced.The 25-year-old suffered the injury during Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Libya in Tripoli on Friday. Essien will undergo surgery once the swelling around his knee has subsided. England striker Michael Owen picked up the same injury during the 2006 World Cup and was ruled out of competitive action for 10 months. Essien has been a regular for Chelsea since his £24m move from Lyon in 2005, scoring 14 goals in 132 appearances. A Chelsea statement read: "Michael has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo an operation as soon as the majority of the swelling has subsided. We expect this to happen in a week's time. "In the meantime, Michael has started rehab in the aqua therapy centre at Cobham which will improve the condition of the knee prior to surgery. A return to full fitness is not expected for several months." The loss of the combative Ghanaian for such a long period is a major blow to Chelsea, who have no like-for-like replacement available and will not be able to buy any fresh faces before the transfer window re-opens in January. Essien had landed awkwardly during the qualifier against Libya and was immediately taken to hospital for scans, with the diagnosis now confirmed by Chelsea's own medical staff. Luiz Felipe Scolari's side, who opened their Premier League campaign with two wins and a draw, are next in action away to Manchester City on Saturday before facing Bordeaux in the Champions League and champions Manchester United in the league on 21 September Massive blow for Chelsea. Perhaps one of the most consistent and best players in the Premiership today.
lildave3 Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 BIG blow for Chelsea. Lot of responsibility gonna be placed on Mikel now.
Corky Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Bad news for Chelsea. One of the most consistent players in the Premiership.
Father Ted Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Hope he recovers quickly. Chelsea are well and truly fecked without him!
The Reverend Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Has he even played for Chelsea this season? He'd be better off moving anyway IMO. He's been shifted about all over the place to accommodate him in the team, and its ruining him.
Joe. Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Hope he recovers quickly. Chelsea are well and truly fecked without him! What?! They've clearly got cover for him.
Simi Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 I'm so glad this is the top story on BBC Sport. How would I be able to cope without this news?
fox123 Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Not to sure how you can call him one of the most consistant in the Premiership, alot of his games he was playing Right back and was fairly poor imo, and the managers decision to play him there cost them the title!
Uncle Albert Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Massive blow for Chelsea. Cant see Scolari picking Mikel, probably have Deco, Ballack and Lamps as the central three then Cole behind Anelka and Drogba.
Bert Posted 9 September 2008 Author Posted 9 September 2008 I'm so glad this is the top story on BBC Sport. How would I be able to cope without this news? Soz Ched. Forgot everything has to be ran by you.
Lovejoy Posted 9 September 2008 Posted 9 September 2008 Huge loss for Chelski this, Essien is a machine.
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