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Nizaar Kinsella

Chelsea handed Reece James and Kai Havertz injury boosts with SIX stars now set to return

Reece James and Kai Havertz have handed Chelsea a major fitness boost by resuming training ahead of Saturday’s game against Aston Villa.

They return from a hamstring injury and illness over the international break for the 10th v 11th clash at Stamford Bridge as Graham Potter’s side bid to escape mid-table mediocrity. N’Golo Kante, Raheem Sterling, Wesley Fofana and Edouard Mendy are also back for a much-strengthened Blues.

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