Michael Essien
When Essien left for Madrid last summer it seems unlikely that he would ever be able to save his career at Stanford Bridge with the one-time midfield powerhouse looking a shadow of his former self. He was even reportedly offered to a host of clubs as the Blues tried to offload the midfielder following a period blighted with injuries at Stamford
Bridge.
However the 30-year-old Ghanaian is now back along with Mourinho at the club and is now set to make his first appearance for the Blues since May 2012.
Given his strong relationship with the Portuguese boss, Essien has been given a new lease of life in England but will he be able to produce the fine form for his earlier days with the club?
With only two-years left on his current contract he will need to prove he can still cut it in the Premier League to ensure that the SW6 side don’t cash-in on him while they still can.