Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has promised not to ask too much of Michael Essien after he spent last season on the sidelines.
Essien, 27, has been pivotal to the Blues' dominant start to their Premier League title defence. Despite his tremendous form, his knee still bears the scars of the ligament injury that wrecked his previous campaign.
Speaking to reporters, the Italian was eager to hand the Ghanaian a rest when he can. This is expected to start with last night's League Cup match against Newcastle United.
“We missed him last year. His injury was very bad for us," Ancelotti was quoted as saying by talkSPORT.
“His contribution was fantastic. We hope he stays fit he is like a new signing for us but he needs rest.”
Essien, 27, has been pivotal to the Blues' dominant start to their Premier League title defence. Despite his tremendous form, his knee still bears the scars of the ligament injury that wrecked his previous campaign.
Speaking to reporters, the Italian was eager to hand the Ghanaian a rest when he can. This is expected to start with last night's League Cup match against Newcastle United.
“We missed him last year. His injury was very bad for us," Ancelotti was quoted as saying by talkSPORT.
“His contribution was fantastic. We hope he stays fit he is like a new signing for us but he needs rest.”
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