Source: Daily_Mail
Yossi Benayoun returns to action after six months out
Injury-plagued midfielder Yossi Benayoun is hoping to return within a fortnight to aid Chelsea's push for silverware.[LNB]Benayoun came on for the last 20 minutes of Israel's win over Georgia on Tuesday - his first competitive action since September.[LNB]The ex-Liverpool midfielder was originally ruled out with a calf problem before he picked up an achilles injury in October.[LNB] Back in action: Yossi Benayoun featured for Israel against Georgia[LNB] Benayoun, 30, has only appeared three times for Chelsea since his ?5.5million summer switch from Anfield, but he hopes to return in time for the second leg of Chelsea's Champions League quarter-final with Manchester United.[LNB]After the Georgia game, Benayoun said: 'I was just so happy when the coach told me I could get back on the pitch after so long out.[LNB]'I knew I couldn't have played 90 minutes, but felt I could play for 20 or 30 at a high level.[LNB]'I can't wait to start a game again.'[LNB]Benayoun has been back in training for a month but Carlo Ancelotti appears to be holding him back for the run-in.[LNB] Now it's time to get serious: Sportsmail's experts deliver their verdicts on the season so far... and what's to comeForget Chelsea! Santos president warns Neymar against Blues moveThe new Drogba! Carroll tipped to eclipse Blues star after England heroicsAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB]
