Former Chelsea captain Marcel Desailly says Michael Essien could be the key to the Blues' Champions League hopes. Essien, 24, struggled to adapt after joining Chelsea from Lyon in 2005, but is now justifying his £24m price tag. "He has been one of Chelsea's best players this season despite not playing in his best position. "He is powerful, intelligent and good technically - all the qualities you need to do well in the Champions League," Desailly told BBC Sport. What are your thoughts on Essien and Desailly's praise?
hez a great play, but i mean the key to Chelsea's Champions league hopes? i dont think so. He woz playing superbly at Lyon and now he iz bak to hiz best at chelsea. But they key to Chelsea's hopes? and a ?24m price tag? Slightly overated dont u think?
