Michael Essien, who was selected to play for the Black Stars against Zambia in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, learned of the death of his father. Despite the mourning, he insisted on playing the game. However, Essien was not included in Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League squad, raising questions about his relationship with Jose Mourinho. Chelsea’s African contingent for the Champions League includes Samuel Eto’o, Demba Ba, and John Mikel Obi.
CHELSEA: MIKEL, BA, ETO’O REGISTERED, ESSIEN RULED OUT FOR THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
