Jacob Mellis has been recalled by Chelsea before the end of his loan spell with Southampton. With Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti losing players to the African Cup of Nations he needs numbers back at Stamford Bridge.
The 18-year-old midfielder made 14 appearances for Saints after arriving on the south coast in August, and could now find himself in the Chelsea first-team squad with the Blues losing some of their stars to the African showpiece.
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