One of the strongest representatives of the African football team of Ghana midfielder and Chelsea's Michael Essien will miss the World Cup tournament.
The captain of the "Black stars" throughout the season was treated because of knee problem, so was able to help Chelsea only in 14 games and of the English Championship. Essien tried to complete his recovery before the start of the World Championship, but on Thursday it became clear that Michael will not be able to come to normal before the end of June. In this regard, it was decided to leave the leader of the Ghana from the process of preparation for the World Cup .
According to the official statement of the Ghana Football Association, this decision is made on the basis of a joint assessment of the health status of Michael - his team examined how physicians and doctor of the Chelsea.
His last match for the national team, was in January 2010 at the African Nations Cup, and he paid for the fast return to the field. Michael is not completely healed his leg and in training of the national team he makes it worth. So on the eve of World Cup central midfielder said that the main thing for him - to avoid another relapse. "If I can represent my team at the World Cup - will be great, if not - I will not grieve, because I have still the whole career", - said earlier 27-year-old player.
The absence of Essien will be a serious blow to the prospects for Ghana's national team at the world championships. However, the team coach Milovan Rayevach, who recently in optimistic tones described the situation with Essien, did not upset: "We have other players - young and hungry. They are also eager to play. "
Ghana will be playing in group D with Germany, Australia and Serbia.
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