I don't have any Ebola virus,says Micheal Essien

Thegoalmac can reveal that Former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder Michael Essien has been forced to deny rumours that he has Ebola.

The Ghanaian star, now playing his club football with AC Milan, was left out of his country's squad for a 1-1 draw in the African Cup of Nations qualifier in Guinea.

But rumours on Twitter sprung up that Essien had contracted the virus, something the player was quick to deny, insisting he is ready to play for Milan.

But seriously how people can start up something like this out of the blue,is simply cruel,Ebola is not something anyone should wish on another,continue to see what Essien said.

'I'm very fit and very healthy,' he posted on Instagram. 'No truth in the internet rumours that I have contracted Ebola.'

'I'm well & will be training as usual tomorrow.The Ebola virus is a very serious issue and people shouldn't joke about it.

'Whoever wrote this article is very unprofessional and insensitive...!!!#Jahbless.'

He then continued on Twitter: 'The true victims of Ebola deserve better and our thoughts & prayers are with them and their families.#sue'.