One big-name Chelsea player has returned to first team training ahead of the big Premier League matcha against Brighton.
Photos on the official club app show midfielder Romeo Lavia back amongst his peers as he reaches the final stages of his recovery from injury.
Lavia has been absent for the entire season after picking up a problem weeks after his £58m move to Chelsea.
There was plenty of optimism when the Blues made the purchase of both him and Moises Caicedo to bolster their midfield options, as the position went under an immense rebuild over the summer.
However, supporters are yet to see the duo feature together alongside star name Enzo Fernandez.
This could soon be about to change though, with the 19-year-old spotted back in first team training yesterday.
Lavia back in training
It remains to be seen whether he will be in contention to make his first appearance for the club, as they welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge.
Bouncing back will be on the agenda for the Blues as they try and put last week’s embarrassing defeat behind them.
They will likely be recalling Caicedo to the starting side, after he was deemed not fit enough to start against Newcastle following the international break.
With how Mauricio Pochettino slowly built up Reece James’ fitness in his own return from injury, it can perhaps be expected that the former Southampton youngster will not be thrown in from the start when he is ready.
This will likely also be the case when Christopher Nkunku, also signed in the summer, feels he is ready to play his part.
There is plenty of excitement over the role the Frenchman will play, after he was brought in as the marquee addition to the attack.
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