Essien returns to Chelsea as injury cuts Madrid jaunt short

Essien returns to Chelsea as injury cuts Madrid jaunt short

The Ghanaian has temporarily ended his loan spell at Los Blancos to be treated by his parent club, with the Spanish side concerned at the midfielder’s reaction to medication

Michael Essien’s loan spell with Real Madrid has been provisionally terminated to allow the midfielder to return to Chelsea and receive treatment for an injury which has kept him out of action since November 11.