Chelsea enjoyed a fitness boost today ahead of their Barclays Premier League game at Everton when John Obi Mikel returned to full training after seven weeks on the sidelines.
The Nigeria international has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in December’s 1-1 draw at Tottenham, but was back with the rest of the squad ahead of Saturday’s trip to Goodison Park.
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