Source: Daily_Mail
Ramires is the new Michael Essien! Fellow Brazilian Alex hails Chelsea's new midfield marauder
Big reputation: Ramires has been talked up by Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti and now Alex[LNB]Chelsea defender Alex believes the club have landed the next Michael Essien in new midfielder Ramires. [LNB]The Brazil international completed his £17million move from Benfica last week and was hailed by manager Carlo Ancelotti as 'the future' of Chelsea. [LNB]And Alex has also been quick to talk up the arrival of his compatriot, saying the 23-year-old could have as much impact in the Blues' side as the rampaging Essien.[LNB]'I was talking with Jose Bosingwa and we were saying how Ramires is a lot like Michael Essien,' said Alex. [LNB]'He's not as strong as Essien but he has the same style on the pitch. He goes forward very quickly, then he comes back and marks very well. He is a very good player.' [LNB]Alex added that he expects Ramires, who has been handed the No 7 shirt at Chelsea, to boost the Blues' goal threat from midfield. [LNB] 'It is very important for me and the team that the midfielders go to shoot and arrive at the goal but then get back to mark.[LNB] Force: Essien is back in the Blues midfield after an injury absence last term[LNB] 'He is almost the same as Michael Essien like that, so I am expecting a lot of goals, it is important for us. [LNB] 'He will get to play with Michael Essien, John Mikel Obi and Frank Lampard, we have a very good midfield group and he will do a great job for us.' [LNB] Money talks! Chelsea tempt Neymar with £55k a week as Brazil starlet shuns Santos offerAnelka slams France 'clowns' and laughs off 18-game ban as 'nonsense'Ancelotti wants Jack the lad as Chelsea boss drops hint over RodwellCHELSEA FC
