Cech Reveals Encounter Between Rooney and Essien Which Made Him Fear Striker

• Petr Cech has revealed why Wayne Rooney was the most feared player in the EPL
• The former Chelsea goalkeeper disclosed that Rooney is the only player to bump into Essien and the Ghanaian fell
• Essien and Cech played for several years in the English Premier League

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper, Petr Cech, has revealed that ex-Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is the player he feared the most during his playing days.

Rooney was widely regarded as one of the most talented and aggressive strikers of his generation, having terrorized defenses in the English Premier League for over a decade.

Cech, who has been inducted in the Premier League Hall of Fame, opened up on an encounter between Rooney and former teammate Michael Essien, which made him fear the English striker.

"Wayne Rooney," he answered when asked by the Premier League who the toughest player he faced was. "It could be Roy Keane but you know, I go with Wayne Rooney because the only time I have seen Michael Essien bumping into a player and falling, the only time in his entire career was when he clashed with Rooney," he added.

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"He just bounced off him and we were like Oh, how did that happen?."

Cech and Essien won several titles together during their time together at Chelsea before the Ghanaian left for AC Milan.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Former Ghana and Chelsea midfielder, Michael Essien has paid tribute to friend, Mesut Ozil, following his retirement from the game.

The ex-Germany and Real Madrid star announced his retirement on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 after 17 successful years in football.

The World Cup winner played together with Essien during the Ghanaian's brief loan spell at Spanish giants Real Madrid.

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The 40-year-old secured his UEFA A and UEFA Elite Youth A coaching license from the Welsh Football Association.

Essien, who works as assistant manager at Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, shared his excitement after completing the courses.