Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has returned to training after more than six months on the sidelines.
German star set to boost Chelsea's squad
Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has returned to training after spending more than six months on the sidelines.
The German international has yet to play under new manager Avram Grant having undergone two operations on his ankle.
But as The Blues prepare for their UEFA Champions League visit to Schalke on Tuesday evening they have received a welcome boost.
And it seems Grant is keen to have the 31-year-old back at his disposal, despite the fact he failed to shine under Jose Mourinho.
Progress
"On Monday he did his first training on the pitch with the reserve team," Grant enthused. "He did it very well and he has progressed very well in the last few weeks.
"We will see what happens in the next two or three weeks but he is going in the right way and of course I hope he will be available for us as soon as possible."
Grant has a perfect record in Europe so far this season, but wants a full squad to choose from for the showdowns with Liverpool and Arsenal in mid-December.
