A wave of disappointment has swept through the African football community as Michael Essien, currently on loan from Chelsea to Real Madrid, has expressed his unwillingness to participate in the upcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN). Despite being in good form at Real Madrid, Essien is determined to maintain his momentum and has requested not to be called up for CAN 2013.
Ghana’s coach, James Kwesi Appiah, revealed the news in an interview with the BBC, stating, “Michael asked me not to call him up for CAN 2013. He wants to concentrate on his current club. He does not want to abandon the selection; he wants to play a series of matches after his knee injury to regain his level.”
The announcement has left fans and the entire nation of Ghana hoping for a change of heart from Essien, who is considered a key player for the national team. Essien’s decision reflects his dedication to his current club and his determination to fully recover from a knee injury before committing to international duties.
, currently on loan from Chelsea to Real Madrid, has expressed his unwillingness to participate in the upcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN). Despite being in good form at Real Madrid, Essien is determined to maintain his momentum and has requested not to be called up for CAN 2013.
Ghana’s coach, James Kwesi Appiah, revealed the news in an interview with the BBC, stating, “Michael asked me not to call him up for CAN 2013. He wants to concentrate on his current club. He does not want to abandon the selection; he wants to play a series of matches after his knee injury to regain his level.”
The announcement has left fans and the entire nation of Ghana hoping for a change of heart from Essien, who is considered a key player for the national team. Essien’s decision reflects his dedication to his current club and his determination to fully recover from a knee injury before committing to international duties.
