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Chelsea midfielder Essien taking break from Ghana

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is stepping away from international football.

Essien has decided to resist call-ups from Ghana and concentrate on helping Chelsea's push for success this season.

Essien said: "I think I will be taking a break. Not retiring, just not playing for time. I have to take the right decision for myself.

"I don't know whether they will be disappointed because they have done fine without me."

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