Essien

I think he´s doing ok.

If Madrid want to make his deal permanent then I´ll be happy with that.

On the flip side we shouldn´t have loaned him out this summer without properly replacing him in the squad as it´s left us very short of central midfielders.

I thought it was a strange move for both Chelsea and Madrid tbh, you don't have cover in the middle and Madrid have a formidable midfield. He is doing okay though, it's a shame I juries ruined him he was a beast.

Haven't seen as much of Madrid this year but he's looked ok. He's been starting more than Modric as well I think.

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Darren,

I thought to myself, he's gna work his socks off at Madrid and for Mourinho, more than he would have done for us and RDM. Ive not managed to see many Madrid games though. Has he been that dominant midfielder like he was before with us?

Not at all. He's looked ok from what I've seen, but not particularly stood out. It's hard to judge him as well because he looks so inferior to the other Madrid players technically so it's not really fair to say how well he's performing.

Not seen as much Spanish football this season, like I said, but that's all I can really tell you on the matter.

Anyone else like the idea of a swap deal plus cash in the summer for Sahin?

See how Madrid react at least

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Not doubting what he did at Dortmund a few years back but you have to say he has looked very average at Liverpool. Hasnt impressed me at all. That's not to say he wont come good though later on in the season.