Cole Palmer and Malo Gusto have both been pictured in training at Cobham ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League meeting with Burnley on Saturday.
Palmer was not used for England over the international break because of fitness issues, but was seen in good spirits at the Blues’ Surrey-based training ground on Wednesday. Gusto, meanwhile, returned to Cobham early after being withdrawn from the France Under-21s squad.
The majority of the international players have now returned to Chelsea following the final break of the season. Conor Gallagher, who played for England in their loss to Brazil on Saturday night but was an unused substitute in the draw with Belgium, was pictured at Cobham.
Djordje Petrovic was back at the club doing some work, too, after making his third senior start for Serbia against Russia. Those who remained at Cobham over the break, such as Raheem Sterling, Benoit Badiashile and Axel Disasi were also pictured going through the motions in training.
However, the likes of Levi Colwill (toe), Reece James (hamstring) and Christopher Nkunku (hamstring) are still nowhere to be seen on the pictures the club released on Wednesday afternoon. Mauricio Pochettino will hold his pre-match press conference on Thursday afternoon so we will hear more about those problems then.
Romeo Lavia, as Chelsea announced on Wednesday, will miss the remainder of the campaign after suffering a setback in his recovery from a long-term injury. Lavia has played just 40 minutes since signing from Southampton for £58million last summer and will not be on the pitch again before pre-season.
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Wesley Fofana is also likely to miss the season. The France international ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament last summer and has not kicked a competitive ball under Pochettino.
Chelsea will be looking to continue their strong recent form against Burnley this weekend. The Blues have won five of their last eight matches in all competitions, with their one defeat in that time coming after extra-time in the Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool last month.
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