Scott Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Essien is back in training !! just what we need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valerie Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Oh god, I hope he gets match fit quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abramovich Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) http://www.setanta.com//uk/Articles/Footba...ate/gnid-39750/ Michael Essien has taken part in his first group training session for Chelsea since September. The Ghana midfielder has had a long spell on the sidelines after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament on international duty, but he has now taken a significant step towards recovery. Essien is yet to return to full training �€“ he was only involved in non-contact activities �€“ but he appears to be on course to do so by the end of the month. The 26-year-old is scheduled to return to first-team action in mid-March. P.S. Sorry, i didn't seethe previous thread http://www.theshedend.com/index.php?showtopic=10520 Edited February 11, 2009 by Mod Not a prob 'Bram - Merged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 is he? fantastic news, cant wait to see the bison tearing round the pitch terrifying opposition players again. hes gonna be so pumped up when he returns and will be like a new signing. if hes just starting his return now he could be back by early to mid march, just when everything gets interesting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0...1553532,00.html Best news this year. Edited February 11, 2009 by coco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWestwayWonder Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 really REALLY tremendous news. Cant wait to see the Bison in action again. If he has a huge lift on our play, I am sure Scolari will be thinking about what might have been as he counts his settlement Not to dampen the mood, but the bbc is quoting one paper as saying Kakuta has broken his leg and ankle in training and will be out a very long time :( Was looking forward to him getting a game or two under the new boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 really REALLY tremendous news. Cant wait to see the Bison in action again. If he has a huge lift on our play, I am sure Scolari will be thinking about what might have been as he counts his settlementNot to dampen the mood, but the bbc is quoting one paper as saying Kakuta has broken his leg and ankle in training and will be out a very long time :( Was looking forward to him getting a game or two under the new boss. official site says he will be out about 3 months, so not quite as bad as some are reporting but still a blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksimov Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Patience people...let's not get carried away! Especially with our luck with injuries lately. He's not back to full training yet. If all goes well it will probably still be another month or so before he's ready to play. It's great news that he's progressing, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWestwayWonder Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 official site says he will be out about 3 months, so not quite as bad as some are reporting but still a blow. oh, not so bad as i thought. thanks for that update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Chelsea Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 excellent news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy66 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Just what Chelsea need something good :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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g3.7 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 so will hiddink be the first manager at chelsea to get consistent midfield performances from him then? I think he will be if he gets to keep the job beyond this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makelele Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 sounds like a shot at him G4?...Essien hasn't been that inconsistent with us has he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) He has been inconsistent, which is partly his fault, but much more because he hasn't actually had an extended run in his rightful position. Helping out at CB and RB is obviously appreciated, but the guy HAS to be played in his proper position all the time if we ever want him to properly fulfill his potential and become the world class player he looks like he could be. Hopefully the next manager knows this as much as we do. Edited February 12, 2009 by Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWestwayWonder Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I dont wanna assume too much, but that is a beautiful sight. Not only him being back out there, but with that big, customary grin of his. Maybe having someone who is such a pure player of the game, and who always hustles and leaves it out on the pitch will elevate the game of those around him, and start them turning in better performances. If Lamps is the heart, and JT is the soul, then Ess has to be the engine and the balls all in one. Immense player, and I hope he retires a blue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3.7 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 sounds like a shot at him G4?...Essien hasn't been that inconsistent with us has he? in less games he's put in more high quality performances at rightback and center half than he has in midfield. it's a curious thing how he can truly be regarded as a world class midfielder rather than potentially a world class midfielder. I do love him, when he does play well in midfield inevitably no one else gets close to him, but there will be a time (next season, not this), where he will have to show consistent form or find a manager with a strong idea of how and where to use him. I think there are some similarities to gerrard 2 or three seasons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Chelsea Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 he's targeting a come back in march roll on march http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11095_4939054,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 looks like hes getting a run out in the ressies on monday. will we even get to see him v cov next saturday? god i hope so, just in time for the end of season push. its almost like a new signing this season, and a bloody good one at that. http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0...1572500,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Bar Boy Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 looks like hes getting a run out in the ressies on monday. will we even get to see him v cov next saturday? god i hope so, just in time for the end of season push. its almost like a new signing this season, and a bloody good one at that.http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0...1572500,00.html so long as we don't rush him back and then lose him again every two weeks with small injuries ! Great news though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruh Buh Juh Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 looks like hes getting a run out in the ressies on monday. will we even get to see him v cov next saturday? god i hope so, just in time for the end of season push. its almost like a new signing this season, and a bloody good one at that.http://www.chelseafc.com/page/LatestNews/0...1572500,00.html Wonderful news about Essien! But this caught my eye more than that... One man who has impressed the coach is Didier Drogba, whose goal gave us the win against Claudio Ranieri's side on Wednesday.'I am very positive about his contribution ion the pitch, he is fighting for every ball so the others can take advantage of that. He got his goal and off the pitch he is for me an example in the dressing room to make the team very strong,' said Hiddink. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueday3 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Example for others in the dressing room? That must be some other Didier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evissy Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Wonderful news about Essien! But this caught my eye more than that...B) Drogba has a good chance of showing the new gaffer how good he is and he is doing just that. Classic Drogba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruh Buh Juh Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 So everyone's taking the negative view on Drogba having a positive impact in the dressing room? Great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivion Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think we're all just a bit jaded regarding Drogba. He's thrown a strop one time too many, no tears will be shed should he leave this summer. It's all just a matter of getting the best outta him till then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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