Michael Essien has been championed as one of the top midfielders on the planet by Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has also praised Gael Kakuta.

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More World Cup 2010 News and Information

• New Messi out to follow Pulga path
• FIFA Announces US-Colombia on Oct. 12, But It’s ‘Not Official’ Yet
• Jalees Rehman, M.D.: Reacting to Reactionary Muslims
• Spurs aim to continue surprise title charge
• Dow Jones Barely Avoids Longest Losing Steak Since February 1978
• Pfaff, Belgium’s favourite Red Devil
• Ndouassel: Football is like a gift for me
• Ribery to return to training end July
• Release of key BP oil spill probe expected soon
• Bitter day for the champions
• Dunga: It’s a joy to be here
• J.R. Martinez: Rise and Honor
• Soccer Ref Seriously Injured When Ball Hits His Head
• Jurgen Klinsmann Set to Join Toronto FC as Consultant
• Ibrahimovic: It won’t be easy