Source: Daily_Mail
Good news for Guus as Essien edges closer to Chelsea comeback
Michael Essien has handed Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink a boost by insisting he will be back in action next month.The midfielder has been sidelined since suffering a cruciate ligament injury in August but is making good progress in his recovery.The Ghana international is training with his team-mates and has been included in Chelsea's Champions League squad. Big finish: Essien is determined to be back for the run-in'According to [rehabilitation physio Thierry] Laurent, it should not take more than one month for me to play again,' Essien told 90minutes. '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.'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.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. Are United untouchable? Here's our prediction for the top five title run-inChelsea rejuvenated: Everyone is fighting for their place under Guus, says skipper John TerryHiddink's Chelsea blueprint gathers pace with speedy ManciennePlay me or I quit: Peru striker Claudio Pizarro demands first team assurances before considering his return to ChelseaCHELSEA FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET