Chelsea FC: What do we know, what have we learned

Essien has lost it

That’s gonna hurt – Essien

Gone are the days when Michael Essien was the powerhouse of the Chelsea team.

Essien, on the night, was struggling to find his feet in the game. He also made some ill-timed tackles, which would have made sure that he got sent off in Premier League.

Outperformed by the magnificent Marco van Ginkel, Essien was finding it hard to keep up with the pace of the opponents, and as a result, was seen behind the half line for most part of the match.

His time at the top of the game is coming to a swift end, mainly due to the injuries he has suffered in recent past.

The good part is that he, himself, realises it.