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\n Dario Essugo talks us through his journey to Chelsea and the positive outlook that helped to guide him through a long spell on the sidelines in his first season as a Blue in an exclusive interview for tomorrow\u2019s matchday programme.
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The 21-year-old provided a stunning assist for Alejandro Garnacho<\/a> to score our decisive goal at Wrexham in the previous round as he made his first appearance since pre-season, and admits it was a special feeling to be back out there again.<\/p>\n \u2018It was very nice, very nice, because it was a long time that I was injured,\u2019 he says. \u2018So when I had the opportunity to be on the bench \u2013 and then to come on \u2013 it was a very good moment for me. <\/p>\n ‘I just want to be playing, so even to be on the bench with my team-mates again was a very good feeling, you know, and we wanted to win, so we needed this goal and to provide the assist made me very, very happy.\u2019<\/p>\n Elsewhere, we unearth an unexpected family connection between a current Chelsea season ticket holder and our last competitive game against Port Vale at Stamford Bridge. Plus, we get a sneak preview of a new book about the club\u2019s third-choice goalkeepers and the unique role they play, as Nick Colgan speaks to Rupert Cane about his time here.<\/p>\n We also pay tribute to the late Tony Godden, and celebrate the fundraising efforts of our supporters, while our regular Over Land & Sea feature takes a look at the impact of Irish players at Chelsea down the years.<\/p>\n There\u2019s all the information you need on our FA Cup quarter-final opponents, Port Vale, plus the latest stats and facts, so make sure you pick up your copy from the programme sellers around the stadium, or order online<\/a> from our official publications partner, Reach Sport.<\/p>\n
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