Essien Gets 2 Game Suspension
Essien escaped punishment for the challenge in the goalless UEFA Champions League draw at Stamford Bridge on December 6 after German referee Herbert Fandel apparently failed to spot the incident.
However, after reviewing the tackle, European football's governing body decided to charge the Ghana international with gross unsporting conduct and put the matter before their control and disciplinary panel.
With Fifa president Sepp Blatter adding his voice to those calling for punishment it became clear that the former Lyon star would be castigated for the studs-first lunge.
His two-game suspension means he will now sit out both legs of Chelsea's next European clash with the draw for the knockout stages of the Champions League final 16 being held on Friday.
Now if they can review a tackle on Essien, they should review a tackle on Shearer - but I won't hold my breath for that one.
posted by Giovanna @ 11:19 AM
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shearer defintely deserves somethign similar. it's so frustrating that nothing happened there. the essien thing, though, how do you think it is going to effect chelsea in the next round of the champs league, gio?
should be interesting, i think. in no way am i a definitive expert on chelsea football, but they seem to be professional enough to deal with it. it'll just be interesting as to who will fill in his position.
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