Chelsea players seem to be enjoying a couple of days off after winning the Club World Cup on Saturday.
They are now world champions, so they certainly deserve some rest ahead of busy February fixtures, including the upcoming Carabao Cup final at the end of this month.
A number of players, including Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy, decided to stay in Abu Dhabi for a while and spend some time with their families in the sun.
Meanwhile, based on his latest social media update, Cesar Azpilicueta has already returned to London.
On the other hand, Hakim Ziyech flew to the Netherlands last weekend to watch the game between his former clubs; Ajax and Twente.
The Blues will visit London rivals Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park at the weekend before facing Lille for the Champions League round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.
Chelsea fans will hope that Mason Mount, who picked up an ankle injury during the first half in the final, will be be back in time for both games.
Thomas Tuchel said that the England international “hurt his ligaments badly” and would have to wait for further scans.
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