Michael Essien

[Leo No.8]

Forgot how good Essien was in his Lyon days until watching him playing for Ghana in their first couple of games.

 

He's absolutely immense given the freedom to get up and down the pitch at will; I'd say he's been one of the best players on show so far in the World Cup, and I've actually enjoyed watching him and the rest of the Ghana team a lot.

 

Still think he does a good job for Chelsea, but the lad is wasted being groomed to take over from Makelele in their holding position, and with Ballack arriving he'll have even less opportunity to push on.

 

The curse of Lampard strikes again; another midfielder better than him is sacrificed. It's a shame Essien is willing to be half the player he could be just for the cash...

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