Michael Essien was ruled out for up to six months with a cruciate ligaments injury.SunSport learned midfielder Chelsea, who was injured playing for Ghana against Libya on Friday to go under the knife after breaking the previous ligament.
Essien said: "I am very disappointed to miss this injury now and the beginning of a very important season for Chelsea and Ghana World Cup participants. I hope for a full and speedy recovery. "
A statement from Chelsea confirmed the extent of the injury: "Michael has broken his anterior and cruciate ligaments in an operation, once the majority of the swelling has disappeared. We hope that this time in a week.
"In the meantime, Michael began in the rehabilitation of the aqua-therapy centre in Cobham, which improves the status of the knee before surgery.
"A return to full fitness is not expected for several months."
The player's agent Fabien Piveteau said: "Unfortunately, it is not good news.
"I fear that this is a big problem. A major problem.
"It was a bad blow to the knee. I do not know the exact details, but I think it is not good.
"It is now two or three times he took a knock on his knee."
Essien, 25, missed the opening Chelsea against Portsmouth in the wake of the injury, but returned to face Wigan and Spurs.
A few days ago, it seems optimistic about his current problem, saying it would be for a few weeks.
Now, it seems that the damage was far worse - and this is a huge blow for the Blues boss Big Phil Scolari.
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