Essien admits World Cup worries

Published : 21 Apr 2010 21:01:37Rss feed

Chelsea's Michael Essien could miss the World Cup with Ghana after struggling to overcome a knee injury.Essien, 27, hoped to return against Stoke on Sunday but looks unlikely to play again this season and says his World Cup campaign could be in doubt. He said: "I'm taking it day by day and if I can make it I will." Chelsea also look set to finish the season without John Mikel Obi after the midfielder tore his meniscus in the 2-1 defeat against Tottenham on Saturday. Mikel left the pitch at.... read more