Essien bad news for Blues

Chelsea have confirmed that Michael Essien is unlikely to play again this season.

Chelsea have confirmed that Michael Essien is unlikely to play again this season.

The Ghana international will certainly not be back for the weekend clash with Stoke at Stamford Bridge, despite media reports to the contrary, and Chelsea are resigned to finishing the title run-in and playing the FA Cup final without his services.

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