Essien faces UEFA action over Hamann horror tackle

CHELSEA face losing Michael Essien through suspension following UEFA's decision to charge the midfielder for his tackle on Liverpool's Dietmar Hamann on Tuesday.

The Ghana international caught Hamann just below the knee after a late lunge as the two sides fought out a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge in the final round of Champions League group fixtures.

The incident was not seen by referee Herbert Fandel and went unpunished but UEFA have decided to act after studying video evidence.