[ 2011-09-03 ]

Essien recovering well
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien says he is
recovering well from his latest knee injury but
has refused to set a date for his comeback.

The Ghana international ruptured his anterior
cruciate ligament during pre-season training and
is expected to be out for most of the season.

The 28-year-old told the Chelsea website: "I know
I have to be patient so I can heal properly."

Essien also missed most of the 2008/09 campaign
with a knee ligament injury.

He was ruled out of the 2010 World Cup because of
a knee problem.

He added: "The injury is well-documented so I will
not dwell on it, however I can say I have had a
good operation on my knee.

"I have been here before and know the routine
inside out now but it's still hard work as I hate
to watch games on TV.

"I prefer to be with my team-mates in training and
on the field of play.

"I have been asked when I am coming back and at
this point in time it's down to how the recovery
goes and when I am given the all clear by the
medical team. Sorry I can't be more precise, but
its too early to give specific dates."

Essien joined Chelsea from French club Lyon in
2005 in a £24.4m deal and has gone on to
establish himself as a key player at Stamford
Bridge.

Source - BBC

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