Chelsea handed injury boost as Michael Essien plays 75 minutes for reserves

The Ghanaian has been out of action all season after picking up a serious injury in the summer, but he came through the second string's 3-2 loss to West Brom unharmed

10 Jan 2012 11:35:00

By Sam Bisby

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Michael Essien , Chelsea(Getty Images)

Chelsea have been handed a boost with the news that midfielder Michael Essien successfully came through 75 minutes of football for the reserves unscathed.

The Ghanaian is yet to feature this campaign due to a serious knee injury sustained in pre-season and has been a missed man as the Blues have struggled for consistency.

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Essien played in the 3-2 loss to West Brom reserves and will be expected to enter first-team action in the coming weeks.

 

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