Chelsea star Michael Essien is focusing on staying positive despite
an injury that will keep him out of action for between four and six
weeks.
The Ghanaian will miss the remainder of the African Cup of
Nations after picking up a knee problem during training in Angola,
and has returned to Stamford Bridge to step up his recovery.
Essien, 27, was in fine form for the Blues before he was
sidelined in December, and he admits he is getting used to being
injured.
"Injuries are part of what we do and I am not going to let
this affect me at all," he said.
"It's a shame because I hate sitting in the stands watching
my team mates both at Chelsea and in the Ghanaian team.
"Those who know me know that I love being on the pitch and
that is what I will be working towards. I want to be back playing
as soon as possible.
"I am on first name terms with all the medical team now so it
will be business as usual with them and I have no doubt I am in the
best hands at the moment.
"I have already started dreaming about coming back and
carrying on where I left off and I hope it will be soon.
"Hopefully I can come back and help the team achieve our aims
of the season."
Essien will miss a key Premier League clash with Arsenal and
could still be out for the Champions League games against Inter
Milan.
