The international break will see a plethora of Chelsea players jet off around the globe to represent their countries.
A large amount of the first team will be away, leaving Enzo Maresca praying that they return without injuries ahead of a big run of fixtures to come.
There is an opportunity for the boss to work closely with those who have not been selected, with Tosin Adarabioyo likely to get up to speed to state in place of the suspended Wesley Fofana next time out.
Normally, the international break also allows a number of young players to make up the numbers in first team training and get their own chance to impress Maresca.
One of those who has already made an impact on the manager is Josh Acheampong. Maresca described him as a player with a big future when asked about him earlier this season.
Josh Acheampong promoted to England U20s
However, he will not be present for first team training this time around, with him being part of the England U20 squad for the first time.
Felix Johnston has stated that this is off the back of a promotion from a younger age group.
He said: “2 Chelsea players have received promotions into higher age groups for the international break due to pull outs. Josh Acheampong goes up to England U20s for the first time. Doesn’t turn 19 till May 2025.”
Acheampong on the cusp of first team at Chelsea
Acheampong has been seen off the bench on occasion this season, with him getting very close to seeing himself join up with the first team squad for good.
The injury to Reece James that has stopped him making his first appearance of the season so far, and many thought when Malo Gusto was temporarily out that we may see the 18-year-old in action.
This was not the case though, and instead Maresca elected to give Axel Disasi and Fofana the chance to play there, with the latter performing far better than the former.
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