Chelsea’s timely boost!

Chelsea’s push for the league and FA Cup double has been given an incredible boost by the return of arguably their best player – tough-as-nails midfielder Michael Essien. The muscular Ghanaian has been out with knee knack since January but has now recovered and is set for a sensational return against Stoke on Sunday. Essien’s recovery will also be a major boost for Ghana ahead of the World Cup in South Africa. In other Chelsea news, Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel is doubtful for the weekend after hurting his knee while Didier Drogba hopes to put off hernia surgery to the end of the season.