“Tough moment” – Chelsea summer signing opens up on difficult period | OneFootball

Dario Essugo has had a nightmare start to his Chelsea career, but finally was back on the pitch against Wrexham on Saturday.

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It’s gone under the radar how tough things have been for Chelsea’s summer signing Dario Essugo. The midfielder has been out all year, last playing for the Blues in the Club World Cup in July.

He spoke to the club’s official website after finally making a return as a second half sub against Wrexham on Saturday night.

“Of course, it is a very good feeling because it was a very tough moment,” Essugo said of his long period on the sidelines.

“At a new club, a new experience, but for me, it’s very good to be back. Since the first day I got the injuries I had, I’ve had to wait but now I’m back and I feel very good.”

Essugo on “very tough” introduction to English football

The game against Wrexham was a perfect introduction to English football for the midfielder. The Welsh side put up a strong fight but the Blues got the better of them in the end in a thrilling game at the Racecourse Ground.

“It feels very good, it’s a good feeling. It was a tough game. They are a very good team, but we won and it’s perfect for us,” Essugo said of his first game in England.

“The FA Cup is very tough. You have to be prepared because every team is very tough, and this is what the FA Cup is about.”

Essugo put in a solid showing in the middle. Let’s hope we don’t have to wait 9 months to see him in action again.

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