Essien's misconduct

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has been charged with "gross unsporting conduct" by UEFA following his tackle on Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann in Tuesday's Champions League game. The Ghana international escaped punishment on the night for a tackle

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The German added that he feared he had broken his leg.

Since the game the English Football Association and world governing body FIFA have issued seemingly contradictory statements over whether video evidence could be used to retrospectively punish Essien.

UEFA stepped in on Thursday by issuing a statement saying they had instigated disciplinary proceedings against the player.

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"The charge relates to Essien's tackle on Liverpool's Dietmar Hamann, which occurred out of the sight of both the referee and his assistants during the 0-0 Group G draw at Stamford Bridge," the statement said.

Any evidence on the issue can be submitted to UEFA by Dec.14 and UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body will decide on the matter at its next meeting on Dec.15.

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