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Chelsea's Portugal midfielder Tiago has been cleared to play for the Premier League club by the Portuguese Football Association, even though his country is still competing in the soccer tournament at the Athens Olympics.

Portugal midfielder Tiago Mendes will return to Chelsea for further treatment on a groin injury after being ruled out of the Olympic Games.

Jose Mourinho looks set to turn his attentions to bringing in another central defender after Portugal international midfielder Tiago became Chelsea's latest acquisition.