UEFA are hanging fire on whether to take action following Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien’s controversial challenge on Dietmar Hamann during last night’s draw against Liverpool in the Champions League game at Stamford Bridge.
European football’s governing body are awaiting reports from referee Herbert Frandel and match delegate Indrek Kannik of Spain.
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