Source: Daily_Mail
Good news for Guus as Essien edges closer to Chelsea comeback
Michael Essien has handed Chelsea [LNB]boss Guus Hiddink a boost by insisting he will be back in action next month.[LNB]The midfielder has been sidelined since suffering a cruciate ligament injury in August but is making good progress in his recovery.[LNB]The Ghana international is training with his team-mates and has been included in Chelsea's Champions League squad.[LNB][LNB] Big finish: Essien is determined to be back for the run-in[LNB]'According to [rehabilitation physio Thierry] Laurent, it should not take more than one month for me to play again,' Essien told 90minutes. [LNB]'He has assured me that once we go through a few other exercises for two or three weeks, I should be fit enough to return to the pitch.'[LNB]Essien is looking forward to working with Hiddink after the Dutchman took charge of Chelsea until the end of the season following the sacking of Luiz Felipe Scolari.[LNB]He is a fantastic manager, so we hope he would bring the magic to give us the strength we need to mount a challenge in all competitions,' added Essien. [LNB] Are United untouchable? Here's our prediction for the top five title run-in[LNB]Chelsea rejuvenated: Everyone is fighting for their place under Guus, says skipper John Terry[LNB]Hiddink's Chelsea blueprint gathers pace with speedy Mancienne[LNB]Play me or I quit: Peru striker Claudio Pizarro demands first team assurances before considering his return to Chelsea[LNB]CHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
