Source: Daily_Mail
Chelsea's Yossi Benayoun targets Stoke clash in April for comeback
Injury jinx: Yossi Benayoun[LNB]Yossi Benayoun is targeting Chelsea's Barclays Premier League game at Stoke next month for his long-awaited return from injury. [LNB]Midfielder Benayoun, who suffered a torn Achilles during his second start for the club in September, has already resumed light training. [LNB]The 30-year-old hopes to be match fit by the end of the month, meaning he could make his comeback in the April 2 clash at the Britannia Stadium. He told the Jewish Chronicle: 'I'm feeling really good and progressing well. [LNB]'I hope to return to full training with Chelsea within a week or two. My hope is to be match fit towards the end of the month.'[LNB] Benayoun revealed his devastation at being told he would be ruled out for several months. [LNB]The Israel captain, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Liverpool last summer, said: 'It wasn't easy to be given the verdict about the injury. [LNB]'But the moment I'd undergone the operation and the surgeon told me about other players who had fully recovered from the same injury and returned to play, I began to feel calmer. [LNB]'I really believe in myself now and I've been running for quite a few weeks, sometimes with the ball.'[LNB] Abramovich ponders shock return to Chelsea for Hammers boss GrantKalou: Chelsea are still in the hunt for another doubleAncelotti has had talks with Roma, claims Chelsea boss' pal Rizzitelli All the latest Chelsea FC news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:Places: Liverpool, Israel
