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Michael Essien back at Chelsea for treatment after Real Madrid loan was put on hold
Friday 30th November 18:28

Michael Essien has returned to Chelsea from Real Madrid to have treatment on a mystery injury.

Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien laid low by allergic reaction
Friday 23rd November 21:01

Real Madrid have confirmed that Michael Essien has been unavailable for recent matches after having an allergic reaction to medicine he was given by the club.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho defends playing Michael Essien at left-back
Monday 29th October 21:11

Jose Mourinho has defended his decision to play Michael Essien at full-back instead of using Real Madrid's youth team and pointed out his use of Raphael Varane to prove a point.

Essien tipped to bounce back
Thursday 13th September 22:11

Michael Essien will return to his best form this season, according to Ghana¿s national team boss James Kwesi Appiah.

Essien joins Real on loan
Friday 31st August 23:16

Chelsea have confirmed midfielder Michael Essien has joined Real Madrid on a season-long loan.

Essien looking forward
Sunday 15th July 14:50

Michael Essien is hoping to complete a full pre-season with Chelsea to ensure he is in the best possible shape for the new campaign.

Schlupp eyes Essien meeting
Thursday 15th March 19:17

Leicester teenager Jeffrey Schlupp is hoping to get the opportunity to line up against Michael Essien in this weekend's FA Cup tie at Chelsea.

Di Matteo - Players on board
Tuesday 6th March 23:11

Roberto Di Matteo defended his decision to leave out some key players as Chelsea reached the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 win at Birmingham.

Essien back in action
Monday 9th January 20:58

Michael Essien has made his comeback from a knee injury after turning out for Chelsea's reserves against West Brom on Monday.

Essien closing on comeback
Friday 30th December 15:43

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas expects midfielder Michael Essien to return by mid-January after a long lay-off with a knee injury.

AVB - We don't want Rodwell
Wednesday 21st December 23:19

Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed speculation linking Chelsea with a move for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell.

Essien return put back
Thursday 15th December 16:16

Michael Essien suffered a "setback" in his rehab from a knee injury and is not expected back until mid-January at the earliest.

Essien comeback edging closer
Thursday 3rd November 17:20

Michael Essien is making good progress in his recovery from knee surgery and could be back in action by the end of December.

Essien on the mend
Friday 2nd September 15:03

Michael Essien has delivered an upbeat bulletin on his recovery from knee surgery, but is not sure when he might be able to return to action.

Blues look beyond Modric
Saturday 16th July 18:53

Andre Villas-Boas could be forced to look elsewhere if Tottenham refuse to budge over Luka Modric.

Blues won't seek Essien cover
Wednesday 13th July 17:58

Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo claims the club will not be looking to bring in cover for Michael Essien.

Essien facing six months out
Monday 11th July 19:02

Chelsea have confirmed that Michael Essien could require up to six months of rehabilitation after undergoing knee surgery.

Essien suffers knee injury
Friday 8th July 16:37

Chelsea have confirmed midfielder Michael Essien has sustained a knee injury in pre-season training.

Essien exit rumours rubbished
Tuesday 28th June 13:43

Michael Essien's agent has sought to rubbish rumours suggesting his client could be ready to leave Chelsea.

Essien ignores transfer talk
Saturday 11th June 12:03

Michael Essien expects to still be at Chelsea next season after being linked with Inter Milan.

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