AC Milan midfielder Michael Essien à has conceded that theà Atleticoà Madrid fans will play their part in AC Milanââ¬â¢s reverse Champions League tie on Tuesday.Ã
The Rossoneri travel to the Spanish capital to face Diego Simeoneââ¬â¢s men in their Champions League Last 16 match, looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first encounter.
And the Ghana international has claimed that the supporters inside the Vicente Calderon will be a factor.
ââ¬ÅWe know the kind of atmosphere that the Atletico fans can produce here,â⬠he told a Press conference.
ââ¬ÅWe know weââ¬â¢ll be able to feel that, but weââ¬â¢re here to play football.ââ¬
Essien then commented on this being a special occasion for himself, having played for Real Madrid, and his arrival at San Siro.
ââ¬ÅYes, this is something of a small derby for me!
ââ¬ÅI had the offer of coming to Milan, and then Seedorf arrived. [Chelsea boss Jose] Mourinho told me it was a good option.ââ¬