Thomas Tuchel has ordered his players to recharge their batteries before their fixture pile-up starts again.
Chelsea boss Tuchel gave the players a two day break last week and says he will give them a week off before a gruelling run of games and schedule resumes in February.
The mini winter break is followed by Plymouth in the FA Cup, a week-long trip to Abu Dhabi for the Club World Cup, Crystal Palace in the Premier League, a Champions League tie with Lille and then the Carabao Cup final.
