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Football was physical during our time, says Michael Essien

Former Ghana international Michael Essien believes football's focus has dramatically shifted from physicality to tactics since his playing days. In an with JoySports, Essien reflected on the changes he's witnessed in the sport."Football is changing," Essien noted. "Our time was different; it was quite physical." He emphasized the reduced emphasis on instructions during his 22-year career, which saw him play for top-tier clubs including Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Lyon.Essien highlighted modern football's increased tactical complexity, particularly in midfield. "The No.10 position is disappearing; now it's two No.8s and a No.6 [in midfield]," he explained. "Sometimes you move your full-backs high and wingers in, to create some overload to have some players in the pocket."In contrast, Essien's era valued physicality and tackling, with fans admiring players who won tackles. "Fans like players going on tackles," he said.A decorated player, Essien won two Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League with Chelsea. He made 59 appearances for Ghana's Black Stars, scoring nine goals.Now retired from playing, Essien has transitioned to coaching. He currently serves as part of the coaching staff at Danish Superliga club Nordsjælland, where he applies his expertise to develop the next...

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