Essein misses City clash
27/12/2005 - 10:13:22Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will miss the Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester City because of a heel injury.
Defender Ricardo Carvalho (Achilles) has also been ruled out of the match but may recover in time to face Birmingham City on New Year’s Eve.
Damien Duff (Achilles) could be back after sitting out the 3-2 victory over Fulham while Asier del Horno (leg) may also figure.
Provisional squad: Cech, Cudicini, Johnson, Gallas, Ferreira, Geremi, Bridge, Terry, Huth, Makelele, Lampard, Duff, Robben, Gudjohnsen, Drogba, Wright-Phillips, J Cole, C Cole, Crespo.
