Petr Cech reveals why Wayne Rooney is EPL's scariest player
Former Chelsea goalkeeper reveals Rooney is the only player to meet Essien and the Ghanaian has fallen
Essien and Cech played for several years in the English Premier League
Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed that former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney was the player he feared the most during his playing years.
Rooney is widely regarded as one of the most talented and energetic strikers of his generation, terrorizing the Premier League's defences for more than a decade.
Cech, who has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, has hinted that a meeting between Rooney and former team-mate Michael Essien made him fear the England striker.
Petr Cech has revealed why Wayne Rooney is the toughest player he has ever faced. @premierleague @Chelsea
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“Wayne Rooney,” he replied when asked who was the most difficult player he has faced in the Premier League. "It could have been Roy Keane but you know I'd pick Wayne Rooney because the only time I've seen Michael Essien bump into a player and fall, the only time in his entire career was when he collided with a player. Rooney." he added.
"He just popped out of him and we were like Oh, how did that happen?"
Cech and Essien won several trophies together during their time at Chelsea before the Ghanaian moved to AC Milan.
Essien celebrates Mesut Ozil
Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien paid tribute to his friend Mesut Ozil following his retirement from football.
The former Germany and Real Madrid star announced his retirement on Wednesday 22 March 2023 after 17 successful years in football.
The World Cup winner played with Essien on the Ghanaian's short-term loan at Spanish giants Real Madrid. Essien got his coaching license
A former Ghanaian and Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien's journey to becoming a manager has reached an important milestone after receiving his license to practice.
The 40-year-old has received UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth A coaching licenses from the Football Association of Wales.
Essien, who is working as an assistant coach at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, shared his excitement after completing the lessons.
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