Graham Potter has been given a massive boost for Chelsea as two of his biggest stars return to training. The Blues have been dealing with a stronger squad in recent weeks but still had to navigate past Leicester without some of their most important players.
Winning games without Reece James, Mason Mount, Edouard Mendy and Thiago Silva would have been considered a tough task for any manager at Stamford Bridge in recent times but that is exactly what Potter managed in the 3-1 win on Saturday. Add in N'Golo Kante's continued time out and that is the core of Chelsea's 2021 Champions League side all unavailable.
James, who was rested against Leeds last weekend before facing Dortmund, fell foul to illness whilst Mount remained out with abdomen pain. This was far from the extent of injury issues though.
