Jose Mourinho Has A Big Ego - Micheal Essien

Michael Essien has opened up about his time at Chelsea and revealed that Jose Mourinho does have a big ego - but it's definitely not a bad thing.

The Ghanaian joined the Premier League champions in 2005 from Lyon and immediately became a pivotal player under the Portuguese manager.

Essien praised Mourinho for the way he handled the big personalities in the dressing room and of course his own.

REBEL!!! Micheal Essien Urges Ghana FA To "Tell The Truth"

Michael Essien has urged Ghana's Football Association to "tell the truth" after being accused of misconduct prior to their final group game against Portugal at the World Cup.

The AC Milan man is reported to have refused to warm-up ahead of the game, which ended 2-1, and the case is now being reviewed by the nation's FA after coach Kwesi Appiah cited the episode in his technical report.

The ex-Chelsea midfielder has urged “decent dialogue” to resolve issues over appearance fees and training ground indiscipline instead of “destructive and vicious attacks and counter attacks on individual members of the team".

CHELSEA: Essien's time almost over

Michael Essien will have to look for a club in this transfer window after Jose Mourinho's recent shiftiness.

The Chelsea boss says he cannot offer the Ghanaian any assurances over his involvement in the first team.

As a result, Essien has been given the okay to make a move this January. Names that have come up for the Bison include Greek side Olympiakos and French sides Sochaux and Bastia.

Essien's agent has however strongly distanced the player from any move to France, where he spent many successful years.

“I offer nobody guaranteed game time.They have to buy their minutes. I can’t promise.I cant offer nothing,” the Portuguese said after beating Southampton.

Ghana stands still for Micheal Essien Father's Burial

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