Black Stars player Michael Essien has ruled out taking up a coaching career when he finally hangs his boots as a footballer.
The AC Milan midfielder in an interview with FIFA.com made it known he will not follow the footsteps of friend and former team-mate Claude Makelele into coaching despite leaving the slightest possibility with �You never know in football� kind of chance.
Michael Essien said:
�I have always said no to coaching as I don�t think it�s for me. Coaching is a whole new ball game and not for the faint-hearted, which rules me out! But you never know and stranger things have happened in football.�
The former Chelsea player also accessed the Black Stars performance at the just ended FIFA World Cup tournament in Brazil.
The AC Milan player said of Ghana�s senior national team:
�I hardly played in Brazil, which was disappointing for me personally and as a whole we didn�t do well based on our performances and experience at past World Cups. 2014 didn't live up to expectations and overall it was a poor campaign.�
On the future of Essien�s international career, the Black Stars midfielder said:
�At the moment, I haven�t decided what I want to do next in regards to my international career.�
Michael Essien is currently out of football action for Italian club AC Milan with a foot injury.
Source: allsports.com.gh
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