Cahill hits out at Essien

Cahill calls for Essien apology

By Peter O'Rourke   Last updated: 12th November 2007   Subscribe to RSS Feed

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Everton ace Tim Cahill has hit out at Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien for his tackle on Leon Osman.

Essien was booked for a late lunge on Osman during the 1-1 draw between the two sides at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Osman escaped serious injury in the tackle and Cahill believes Essien should apologise for the challenge.

Dodgy tackles

"I was behind Ossie and I heard the crunch when Essien went for him," said Cahill

"If he has gone in a bit high, he'll know it and he'll apologise later. He's known for a few dodgy tackles. He's been in this situation before.

"Ossie's still walking and that's the main thing and everyone has a dodgy tackle from time to time in football.

"As long as he knows what he's done, then hopefully he won't do it again."