The former midfielder for AC Milan has expressed his opinion as his two former teams resume play tonight.
Essien has acknowledged that he anticipates the match between AC Milan and Chelsea to be a more difficult match tonight, just like everyone else.
After spending time on loan at Real Madrid, where he made 20 league games, the former Chelsea midfielder moved from West London to AC Milan.
Essien was only able to make 20 appearances for AC Milan before moving on to Panathinaikos in 2015. This contrasts with Chelsea, where he played for the majority of his professional playing career.
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The 39-year-old still has ties to both teams despite making fewer appearances for Milan than he did for Chelsea. However, he believes Chelsea have the upper hand even though he anticipates a fierce battle from Milan.
Because of the first leg, Essien observed, “It [the match between Milan and Chelsea] won’t be an easy game.”
“Milan are feeling like they lost so much at Stamford Bridge and they want to fight back by all means, making the game look like it’s a final or something,” the source said.
Chelsea wants to play well, just like they did at Stamford Bridge, but they will need to contain Milan’s tenacity.
“But even though the game will be played in San Siro, I think Chelsea has a bigger advantage over Milan. Chelsea was able to get going, and because to my time spent there as a player, I am aware of what happens when a team begins to perform in this manner.
Maybe 2-1 in Chelsea’s favor or 1-0, as I don’t anticipate many goals, is my prediction.
N’Golo Kante won’t be playing for Chelsea tonight as Graham Potter revealed that the Frenchman is still recovering from an injury, despite claims to the contrary.