Chelsea manager Graham Potter has been handed a significant injury boost after three players with fitness concerns were spotted in training ahead of their clash against Aston Villa on Saturday. Reece James and Wesley Fofana were both pictured taking part in Tuesday's session, while the club confirmed Raheem Sterling was also back on the grass having faced a spell on the sidelines.
After scoring a crucial goal in the Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund, Sterling missed Chelsea's subsequent two matches having picked up a fresh fitness concern. He was also left out of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the international break as a precaution, allowing the Blues attacker sufficient time to recover for the return of club football this weekend.
The club have now confirmed the 28-year-old has recovered well during the minor break, and could be in Potter's selection plans at Stamford Bridge. The time away from the pitch has also allowed Sterling to try out a new hairstyle, as he was pictured sporting a fresh trim at Cobham.
