£45m Chelsea player spotted back in training early after starring on international duty
Enzo Maresca will be praying that his players return from the international break with a clean bill of health ahead of Chelsea’s return to Premier League action.
The Blues take on Bournemouth this weekend, and are already facing a host of issues when it comes to the fitness of their key players.
It looks as if Maresca is going to be without a recognised first team right-back after injury issues have plagued them there.
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Malo Gusto withdrew from international duty, while club captain Reece James remains a doubt to make his first competitive appearance of the campaign.
Any little boost will be appreciated by the Italian at this stage, however yesterday in training he was greeted by a host of early returners to first team training.
Joao Felix back in Chelsea training early
Among those was the Portuguese contingent of Blues, with Joao Felix one of those pictured on Chelsea’s official Twitter page who was back amongst the action in preperation for their trip to Bournemouth.
The £45m summer signing is waiting patiently for his first start in his second stint for the club, and will have done his chances of this happening no harm with his recent display for his national side.
Whilst only used as a substitute in Portugal’s recent comeback victory against Scotland, the national media claimed Felix changed the game when he was brought on.
Strength in depth in attack at Chelsea
The Blues have a lot of strength in depth in attack following the recent summer transfer window, with them also adding Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho to their ranks.
Maresca will be impressed that Neto was chosen to start both of Portugal’s recent fixtures, with him still building him up to match fitness to make a real impact on Chelsea.
They will all need to displace some of the current starters at Stamford Bridge, with Noni Madueke recently forcing himself to the front of the manager’s thinking with a very strong start to the season.
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