Source: Telegraph
Chelsea lose Michael Essien for six weeks with knee injury
Essien, 27, sustained the injury in training while on international duty at the tournament in Angola. [LNB]The Ghana player arrived back at the club's Cobham training ground this week and Chelsea's medical staff carried out an examination of the affected knee.[LNB]Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien to return next monthChelsea to sign Mineiro as coverChelsea hit by Michael Essien injuryEssien's injury came as a blow to Ghana who were hoping he would recover from the injury to play some part in their vital group clash with Burkina Faso. [LNB]They managed to win that match 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals. However, Essien's absence weakens them for the knock-out stages. [LNB]Essien stands to miss matches including Chelsea's Premier League clash against title rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge and the opening leg of their Champions League tie against Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan.[LNB]Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti said: "Maybe we lose him for one month or more. It's not good news, but I think that we will do a good job again." [LNB][LNB][LNB]
