Essien and Partey are two different players- CK Akonnor
Black Stars coach CK Akonnor has cited the two midfielders as possessing different qualities and reckons they will struggle if the roles are switched.
The duo have attracted comparisons from fans in the past week due to their impressive performances from club and country. Some have gone on to say Partey is the better player and others have said the opposite.
CK however brought the debate to a halt with a different opinion.
“They are two different people. Michael is a box to box player and Partey has a flair. The ability to look at one side and give a pass to [another side]. Essien doesn’t have it. You can’t compare the two but they are all midfielders with a different kind of style,” he told Joy Sports.
“The way Essien plays, Partey cannot play. The way Partey plays, Essien cannot play so they are two different players and of course [consider] the teams they play. Look at Atletico Madrid. Let’s assume Essien is active playing now. If Partey comes to Chelsea, it is possible he will struggle. If Essien goes to Atletico Madrid, it is possible he will struggle because of the style of play.”
Michael Essien currently plays for Sabail in the Azerbaijan Premier League.
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