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Hiddink hails impact of Essien

March 9, 2009
By Soccernet staff
Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink believes the return to fitness of midfielder Michael Essien will be crucial as the Blues face Juventus in the last-16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Essien was sidelined for six months earlier this season with knee ligament damage but he will be in the squad against Juventus and could even start the game.

Chelsea are chasing Manchester United at the top of the Premier League as well as reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and Hiddink is thrilled ...

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