Ghana captain Michael Essien has been taken to hospital after suffering a suspected knee injury in training at the African Nations Cup finals.
The Chelsea star, who was prevented from starting Friday's 3-1 defeat against Ivory Coast by a hamstring problem, hobbled off the team bus following a training session on Sunday and was sent for medical tests.
"He was taken to a local hospital for a scan and we'll get the results back on Monday," Ghana's team press officer Randy Abbey said on Sunday. "We will then have a clearer idea of whether he can play."
Essien, who played 45 minutes as a replacement for Mousse Narry against Ivory Coast, started training but pulled up during the session with a problem in his right knee and is a serious doubt for Ghana's must-win clash with Burkina Faso on Tuesday.
Following Togo's withdrawal from the African Nations Cup, Group B was reduced to three teams and if Ghana fail to beat the Burkina Faso the Black Stars will go out.
Comments
Posted by Haseeb on 01/24/2010
I feel very sad when Essien got injured!!!Now they cannot win the African cup of nations
Posted by Zezman on 02/25/2010
I felt sori 4 essien cos we d blues r really missing him.wish him quick recovery
Posted by pstef on 03/23/2010
Most important player in the squad. The glue. Not the best, but what keeps it all together. Covers the back 4 like his life depends on it, frees up our attackers. Constant pressure on the opponent when he's in the action.
Posted by Michealadjei on 04/09/2010
Essien GOD never live an important person like u alone. Bro by e grace u will return and play active football dan ever.God bless u.
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Phil Lythell is a Chelsea season ticket holder and lifelong Blues supporter stretching back to the sepia-tinted days of Kerry Dixon and Pat Nevin. Author of Chelsea-centric blog 
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