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Kieran Horn

Zakaria hope, Sterling worry - Three things spotted in Chelsea training ahead of Dortmund clash

A number of Chelsea players face late fitness tests to determine their availability for the Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund. Graham Potter has already welcomed back Reece James and Ben Chilwell from long-term absences and as many as four players could make their matchday squad return for the trip to Germany.

With injury woes softening, the squad available to Potter is starting to look a lot better and that positivity seemed to translate onto the pitch at the weekend. The Blues were electric in the first half of their recent Premier League clash against West Ham, however they were unable to sustain those performance levels for the full 90 minutes.

Joao Felix netted on his return from a three-game suspension by former Chelsea player Emerson Palmieri equalised shortly after. The turnaround time for the Blues is short though with a pivotal last-16 clash in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund on the horizon.

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