Jose Mourinho defends decision to play Essien as left-back
Posted On Monday, 29th October 2012
Michael Essien has been turned into a makeshift left-back at Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho says Michael Essien is least bothered by the makeshift defensive role he is being made to play.
The Ghana international has been filling in at left-back following injuries to Marcelo, Alvaro Arbeloa and Fabio Coentrao.
The 29-year-old was however less convincing in that defensive role in the 2-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League game last week.
This drew a lot of criticisms at Mourinho, notably the lashing out of ex Real player Guti who believes the side’s youngsters should be given the nod rather than using Essien in his unfamiliar position.
But Los Blancos’ Portuguese manager insists his ex Chelsea protégée is happy to play anywhere on the pitch despite taking a pay cut to join the Spanish champions in the summer.
“Essien plays where I want him to play and he doesn’t care what the press writes about him,” he said.
“He acts with the same willingness when he decided to join Madrid from Chelsea and earning less money.”
Essien put in a solid performance at left-back in Sunday’s 5-0 win at Real Mallorca.
Source: MTNFootball.com
Related Images
READERS COMMENTS
Live Radio
Live TV
RELATED NEWS
LATEST HEADLINES
Duo John Boye and John Mensah get new coach at Rennes for next season
Ghana duo John Boye and John Boye will have a new coach at Rennes for next season if they stay at the club following the appointment of Philippe Montanier.
DC throws out Tema Youth's protest against Ashantigold
Tema Youth are in serious danger of being relegated from the Ghana top-flight after their protest against Ashantigold was thrown out by the Disciplinary Committee (DC) on Tuesday.
Saban Quaye confirms Liberty exit
Nii Saban Quaye has confirmed his departure from Liberty Professionals as their team manager.
Incoming coach Mourinho tells Chelsea not to listen to offers for Essien
Incoming Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho has told the English Premier club not to listen to offers for Michael Essien after the Ghanaian emerged as a target for some clubs.
Kumasi fans plot to boycott Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in Kumasi
Some Kumasi fans plan to boycott Ghana’s potential World Cup decider against Zambia in protest against a Ghana FA ban on Kumasi Asante Kotoko following recent violence at their home match.
Ghana coach Appiah wants CAF to ammend AFCON injury rules
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has asked the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to consider amending its rules regarding injured players at the Africa Cup of Nations.LATEST HEADLINES
Categories
- Africa
- Archives
- AshGold
- Berekum Chelsea
- Dwarfs
- English Premier League
- Forum
- France
- germany
- Ghana Players Abroad
- Ghana Prem Lge
- Hearts of Oak
- Holland
- Italy
- Juniors
- Kotoko
- Latest News
- Latest news from Ghanabusinessnews
- Latest news from Ghanaweb
- Latest news from Myjoyonline
- Latest news from Peacefmonline
- Latest Videos
- Latest World Football Videos
- Live Score
- Live Scores
- Medeama
- Multimedia
- Nations Cup
- newswire
- spain
- Transfer News & Rumours
- Transfers
- Videos
- WATCH LIVE GHANA TV
- Women
- World Cup
- World Football
He will soon be keeping.
Gyan is that also your problem? why don’t you think about how God will lift you up like him or may be more than him? I am happy for him as long as he is fit and he is playing football, even if he start keeping for the club as i will still be happy for him. May the good Lord bless mourinho for giving him happiness and confidence again in his footballing career.
the one who made the first comment is stupid. If you wish that to your brother then be ready to see your future