AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien has reportedly contracted the deadly Ebola virus.
No reports have yet been confirmed, although the Daily Times Nigeria quotes Milan club spokesman Riccardo Coli as saying: "It has come to a big shock to everyone involved with the club but we are optimistic for Essien.
"He is a very strong person and the Ebola has been caught in the early stages. He's in experts hands so he should be fine".
The Ghanaian international joined the Italian giants in January this year following a nine-year stint at Chelsea.
Michael Essien, AC Milan Deny Ebola Rumours
AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien has denied "internet rumours" that he has contracted ebola.
The Daily Times Nigeria claimed to have had Essien's ill-health confirmed by Milan spokesman Riccardo Coli, but the 31-year-old has refuted the reports of him having caught the potentially-fatal virus.
Milan also moved quickly to dispel the rumours, posting the following statement on their website: "AC Milan categorically denies alleged news from abroad about its members. Such news, totally unfounded, however, have never been confirmed by any employee of our Company."
The Ghanaian international joined the Italian giants in January this year following a nine-year stint at Chelsea.
Source: http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/off-the-pitch/ac-milan/news/report-essien-contracts-ebola-virus_182134.html
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