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Chelsea want their Ghanaian midfielder Michael Essien to commute between Egypt and West London during the African Cup of Nations.
The former Lyon powerhouse could miss up to six Chelsea games when he turns out for the Black Stars at next month’s tournament.
Ghana boss Ratomir Dujkovic has revealed that Chelsea are ready to provide a private jet to transport Essien back to London during the tournament, but the Serbian coach is reluctant to sanction the move.
"Chelsea suggested Essien could commute during the tournament using their private jet," said Dujkovic.
"Another option is to allow him to stay with them a little bit longer before the tournament starts."
Ghana would normally ask the midfielder to join them on January 7, but Duikovic is prepared to allow Essien to stay at Chelsea for a longer period should the Ghanaian FA agree to it.
"We can decide to ban him if he refuses to turn up but this not the right thing to do," he said. "I believe we can reach an agreement which will satisfy both sides.
"I expressed my wishes of getting Essien from the beginning of my training programme for the tournament in Egypt," said Dujkovic.
"It is very difficult for Chelsea because Essien won't be available to them for several matches if he plays at the Nations Cup.
"I understand their problem as Essien is important to them but he is also very important to Ghana.
"Essien is confused because he likes playing for Ghana but he is worried about losing his place in the Chelsea first team."
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