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Chelsea lose Essien for TWO MONTHS

Michael Essien could be missing for Chelsea for two months after he suffered a hamstring injury.

The Blues midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of Tuesday's 2-2 draw with APOEL Nicosia.

A preliminary scan yesterday is understood to have uncovered damage which could sideline Essien for four weeks.

If so. the Ghana player will recover just in time to go to the African Nations Cup in January.

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