Michael Essien says he can do a job for Jose Mourinho back at Chelsea. Essien says he's ready to do anything he can for Mourinho.

He told the London Evening Standard: "If you ask me if I am back to that level then honestly I say yes. I have got my energy back and I feel I can do a job for the team again. It was important for me to play a lot of games and prove my fitness. Now I have, I am happy to play wherever is best for the team. I have got two years left [on my contract]. I have not spoken with Jose about my future yet so I will see if he wants me. When Mourinho wants me to do a job for him, I will do it.

"He is a great manager and everybody is happy to have him back. Jose is the right man to take the club forward. It is good for him to be here and we will see what happens."