It's a big surprise for me because if somebody asked me when I was playing if Frank Lampard would be a manager, I would say no because he's very quiet. — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
I don't think I've still got things to show Carlo Ancelotti. He has seen me play a lot, even before he was our manager, and he knows what I can do. — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
As a child, I always wanted to come to the Premier League, so when I made the move, I was very happy. Chelsea were… — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
Highs have to be all the trophies I won with Chelsea over the 8-9 years I was with them there. We had a good… — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
Indonesia was good - and crazy, too! It was a great experience to play there. I enjoyed the football. It wasn't easy. It's very… — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
I want to give back to my community, little things I think they need. I went there to open a borehole and a public… — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
I'm not a difficult person. I just want to enjoy my football until I hang up my boots. — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
I sleep 14 hours a day. That helps me get the energy you see on the pitch. — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
It's a big surprise for me because if somebody asked me when I was playing if Frank Lampard would be a manager, I would… — Michael Essien Copy Share Image
