Michael Essien

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Like Kostas said.. Van Persie's case should give us a slim hope of optimism.

[Laylabelle 9,296]

Really bad but do keep forgetting about Essien....good to see him back whenever he does but doubt be the same player and can see another injury coming..he seems to be out of luck with them latley

[Sheva. 5,373]

So true Zolayes. Anyway AVB said he should be back in 2-3 weeks.

Hopefully his passing would have improved

[Fulham Broadway 16,392]

Hurry back, we need a right back ASAP :blue scalf:

[We Hate Scouse 10,260]

http://www.mirrorfoo...icle850740.html

Michael Essien is finally set to get his season under way this week.

The injury-hit Chelsea star has not made a first team appearance all season. But the Ghana international, who is missing his country’s bid to win the African Cup of Nations, is pencilled in to appear for Chelsea’s reserves in a game against West Brom reserves at Cobham on Monday.

Essien, 29, has endured injury-hit spells in the past and will have to build his match fitness.

But on his best form he can be become a cornerstone of the Blues midfield and the return of the powerful African will boost Chelsea’s midfield options in the run-in to the season.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Nice, let's hope he'll do a van Persie & come back a bit sharper than last time.

[Fulham Broadway 16,392]

If he returns as anything resembling his former self, we'll have the best possible players in that position,Ramires, SEN with Romeu anchoring behind

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Great to see him on a field again:

[LDN Blue 7,903]

OT: I like Mellis, don't think he's one that'll break through though.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yeah, great to see him back. As for Mellis, he's another one like Jack Cork that has talent and promise. Won't get a chance, we'd much rather go and buy another Benayoun instead.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I thought he looked really good when he came on yesterday. Thoughts?

[DYC. 7,542]

I agree, good signs. Wonder how much pace he'll recover. And he needs his engine.

[termninja 5,290]

Passing wise yes. Defending wise not that much. He seemed to me kinda...scared to run?

But it was clear that our attacks were better when he came on until Sunderland laid a siege at the end.

[Badboy 1,526]

I thought he looked really good when he came on yesterday. Thoughts?

He is so aware of what is around him and his passing was crisp, he has been out for a long time and he still looked a cut above the rest. He'll walk back into this side and he'll play the Roy Keane role for us !

[Madmax 9,219]

He'll walk back into this side and he'll play the Roy Keane role for us !

Ess can't be a miserable vengeful bastard even if he tried.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Was very sharp, considering he'd just came on. Passing was excellent, and awareness was on point. Of course no-one anticipating much from him on this road to a comeback, but the signs are there to be optimistic

[diskoviolente 425]

cesc4official Cesc Fàbregas Soler

Very happy to see Essien back on the field again. Good player.

[manpe 10,855]

I wasn't so impressed with him as you guys, it was visible that he was in terrible physical condition.