Michael Essien, a legendary player for Chelsea, has commented on the praise that ex-teammate John Mikel Obi gave him.
Michael Essien’s work ethic and importance to the Chelsea team were praised in Mikel Obi’s interview with Dubai Eye.
According to Obi, Michael Essien deserves more respect from the football community since he considers himself to be among the finest in the world.
“He never gets the mention. He never gets the credit he deserves. We have been talking for the past what? And we haven’t mentioned him. He is the guy that we call the train in the training ground. He is a powerful machine, this guy. The way he trains as well. Every day he is there working, working and working.”
Obi further hailed Michael Essien’s character outside of football.
“Apart from playing football. what a gentleman he is. And like I said, he is the train, he is the bison that’s what we call him.”
Michael Essien in a Twitter reaction quoted the video of Obi’s confession with emoticons that represent appreciation, acknowledgment or prayers.
Essien joined Chelsea in 2006 while Mikel Obi a year later. They played together for 8 years until Essien departed Chelsea.
The two were involved in the Chelsea team that won the Champions League in 2013.
Michael Essien won nine trophies with The Blues and was one-time voted Chelsea Player of the Year.