Injury-cursed Ghana midfielder Michael Essien could be set for lengthy spell on the sidelines, trains alone at Panathinaikos

Injury-cursed Ghana midfielder Michael Essien is a major doubt for Panathinaikos League game against Xanthi on Saturday as he continues to train alone due to worrying fitness concerns. 

The 32-year-old midfielder ran individual drills alongside teammate Konstantinos Kotsaris during Monday's recovery session at Koropi.