Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu says compatriot Michael Essien is still in great shape despite lacking regular playing time for the first half of the season.
Badu believes the box-to-box midfielderââ¬â¢s qualities will be crucial for the Black Stars at the 2014 World Cup finals.
Essien joined Italian giantsà AC Milan in January and been featuring in matches in the Serie A and Champions League.
Badu played a cameo against Essienââ¬â¢s Milan on Saturday when they beat the Rossoneri 1-0.
He says the former Chelsea man is on top of his game.
ââ¬ÅMike is an abundance of talent and working alongside him is a great honour. Heââ¬â¢s a leader on the field of play and a mentor to all of us,â⬠the Udinese player told allsports.com.gh
ââ¬ÅLooking at his current form there is no doubt we have an asset in this great Black Stars team who will surely make an impact at the World Cup.ââ¬