Chelsea news: Training ground visits revealed - 'I go down to play with the Under 23s'
CHELSEA hero Michael Essien has revealed he still visits the club’s Cobham training ground - but fans shouldn’t get excited about seeing him back in action for the Blues.
Chelsea news: Training ground visits revealed - 'I go down to play with the Under 23s' (Image: GETTY)
Chelsea snapped up Essien from Lyon in a club-record £24.4m deal in 2005 after the Ghanaian had forged a reputation as one of Ligue 1’s top talents.
And he soon delivered on the faith put in him by then-manager Jose Mourinho, who had just led the west London outfit to a Premier League and League Cup double.
Essien went on to win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, four FA Cups, one League Cup and one Community Shield during his time at Chelsea.
And he’s still remembered fondly by the Stamford Bridge faithful for his all action performances in the heart of midfield.
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Chelsea news: Training ground visits revealed - 'I go down to play with the Under 23s' (Image: GETTY)
"I’ve got the talent, I just do what the manager says, that's all I've done my whole career.
"That's his decision, you have to follow what he says."
Essien will no doubt be an interested viewer when Chelsea face Mourinho’s United after the international break.
The Red Devils travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday October 20.