Essien back at the Bridge for treatment
Michael Essien has returned to Chelsea for treatment after his season-long loan at Real Madrid was put on hold.
Midfielder Essien has been sidelined for almost three weeks, with Real assistant manager Aitor Karanka claiming he had suffered an allergic reaction to medication.
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