Pedro Neto Returns to Training as Chelsea Map Key Comebacks and Absences
Fitness decisions will shape selections for Burnley then Barcelona.
Overview
- Pedro Neto was pictured back in training at Cobham on Monday after a recent groin issue and appears on track for the trip to Burnley on November 22, pending continued progress.
- Chelsea are working to have Cole Palmer fit for the Champions League meeting with Barcelona on November 25, with any earlier involvement viewed as a possibility rather than the plan.
- Enzo Fernández ruled himself out of Argentina duty due to a persistent knee problem with bone oedema, and his club return date remains uncertain.
- Romeo Lavia sustained a thigh injury and has been ruled out for at least a month, which is set to cover upcoming domestic and European fixtures.
- Benoît Badiashile has resumed training after a muscle injury, with Enzo Maresca previously indicating a December timeframe for his availability.