Another Chelsea midfielder returns to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea, in a latest announcement, have confirmed the return of midfielder Thierno Ballo to the club following his maiden loan spell in Austria with Rapid Vienna.

The Blues made this in a statement via their website ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match on February 9.

Ballo moved to Stamford Bridge from Viktoria Koln in 2018.

“Thierno Ballo has returned from his maiden loan spell in Austria with Rapid Vienna.

“Ballo, the forward or attacking midfielder, who turned 20 earlier this month, made 13 appearances back in his homeland, including three in the Europa League.

“He joined our Academy in January 2018 from Viktoria Koln in Germany,” Chelsea’s statement read.

It is unknown if coach Thomas Tuchel will play Ballo in their FIFA world club slated for this month, although their opponent is yet to be known.

In another report, Chelsea will return to action this Saturday when they host Plymouth at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup.