ESSIEN: IT'S AS BAD AS WE THOUGHT!

Chelsea have confirmed on the Official Website the news that Michael Essien will be out for six months.

The statement reads:

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

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