A club statement read: "Michael has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo an operation as soon as the majority of the swelling has subsided. We expect this to happen in a week's time.
"In the meantime, Michael has started rehab in the aqua therapy centre at Cobham which will improve the condition of the knee prior to surgery. A return to full fitness is not expected for several months."
Jesus Tom Brady on Sunday and Essien today? I can't handle anymore ACL injuries for a while
Well people wondered how we'd be able to handle a chock full of world class midfielders with too few positions, and this is why we have them. Hopefully Mikel, etc. can step up to the plate...
-Pete
