Chelsea goalie Cech happy to see Essien back

Published on: 17 January 2012

Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Cech is pleased to see midfielder Michael Essien return from injury.

Saturday's 1-0 Barclays Premier League win over Sunderland was Essien's first appearance of the season, following his latest bout of knee surgery last summer.

Cech is delighted with the return of his team-mate and says he will help smooth the transition in the team.

''It's been a tough time for Michael, getting injured again and again, and the cruciate ligament is not what you wish on any footballer,'' Cech said:

'So big credit to the medical staff and especially to Michael for getting back so soon. It's great to have him back.

''It's a great moment for everybody to have him back, not only because he's a great guy but now we have more numbers and more options.

''Any footballer who's been injured, two weeks out is already enough.

''He's been out for more than half a year, so that's obviously difficult.

''So give him more credit for coming back again. Nobody wants to see a player injured and he was unlucky, but he's a very strong guy, mentally and physically, which is why he was able to come back again.''

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