Essien 'focusing on club issues'

By foxsports

Published Dec. 7, 2009 9:21 p.m. ET

Michael Essien admits he could face a club-versus-country dilemma in January, when he will feature in the African Nations Cup for Ghana.

The Chelsea midfielder, preparing for Tuesday's Champions League clash with Apoel Nicosia at Stamford Bridge, will leave the Blues to take part in the tournament in Angola from January 10 to 31.