Chelsea were missing a number of key players for their return to Premier League action at the weekend.
Enzo Maresca was forced to think outside the box when it came to player selection for the trip to Bournemouth, with Axel Disasi and Renato Veiga starting their first Premier League games of the season.
Ultimately the Blues found a way late on, with them winning 1-0 thanks to a Christopher Nkunku goal.
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There was no fit right-back available for Maresca this weekend, with Reece James still yet to make his first appearance of the season.
Malo Gusto was also missing after withdrawing from international duty due to an injury suffered in the last game at Stamford Bridge against Crystal Palace.
Malo Gusto back in Chelsea training
While the Frenchman was nowhere to be seen on the South Coast, it looks as if it wont be too long before he is back in action.
As reported by Sky Sports News, Gusto was back in first team training today alongside a host of others who were absent at the weekend.
Romeo Lavia was also seen with the squad, with him not appearing in the Premier League since the first game of the season against Manchester City.
Gusto a fantastic signing
Gusto has been one of the club’s best signings in the last couple of years, with many seeing it as a steal to bring him in for just £30m.
Disasi showed he really cannot feature on the right of defence, and unfortunately the issues for James have carried on long enough to not be able to rely on him for long periods of time.
The Blues are next back in action on Saturday for the London derby against West Ham, with it being a rare midweek where they are not playing.
There is plenty of hope that Gusto will be fit enough to start again next weekend.
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