Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi strongly believes Michael Essien is not appreciated enough for his footballing exploits.
Mikel Obi described Essien as a machine and a gentleman off the pitch.
“Michael Essien is a train, he is a powerful machine, he is a Bison and that was how we called him. Michael Essien never gets the credit he deserves”
The two players had a successful stint at Chelsea, winning the Uefa Champions League, premier league, Carling Cup and the FA Cup.
At international level they played against each other during the 2008 African Cup of Nations.