The Ghanaian midfielder joined Real Madrid for a season long loan but an allergy has ruled him out for the season and he is currently back in London to recover.
Real Madrid decided to take Chelsea star, Michael Essien, for a season long loan before the start of the season.
The Ghanaian midfielder was surplus to Chelsea’s requirements before the start of the current season and their former boss, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roberto-c31294 Di Matteo, decided to loan him out to the Spanish champions, Real Madrid.
Jose Mourinho, who is aiming to win the UEFA Champions League this season, was happy to take the player who he worked with during his time at the Stamford Bridge.
The Portuguese mentor gave http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-c25261 Essien a rest before putting him into the starting line-up. However, later, injuries to a few important Real Madrid players helped Essien’s cause and he was given a position in the starting line-up.
At first, the Chelsea star was given a chance to play in the holding midfield position. However, with Fabio Coentrao underperforming and Marcelo out injured, Jose Mourinho gave Essien a chance to prove himself in the left-back position.
Just when the Ghanaian midfielder was about to cement his place in the Real Madrid line-up, a medication given to him by the Real Madrid medical staff gave him an allergy, one which will keep him out of action for the rest of the season.
However, for now, the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 player is in London and if he is able to recover before February, he is going to return to Madrid during the winter transfer window.
Michael Essien’s absence will somewhat affect the Real Madrid line-up. Currently, the Spanish champions are suffering in the Spanish La Liga and a player like Essien is integral for Jose Mourinho.
However, with the Chelsea star out of action, Mourinho will have to make-do with either http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sami-Khedira-c32325, who has not been in good form lately.
Moreover, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Michael-Essien-c25294, a player who can play in almost any position.
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