Chelsea handed double boost as defender duo is back to training

Chelsea have been handed a fitness boost as both Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen have returned to pre-season training. The duo had been on international duty at the Euros, with both reaching to the tournament's semi-finals with Spain and Denmark. Since then both Azpilicueta and Christensen have been on holiday and on Friday they returned to pre-season training with the Blues.

He's back! 👊 pic.twitter.com/vEBQXrhON6

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 30, 2021

Back at Cobham. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/FpnCoq6fa8

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 30, 2021

  Chelsea are set to face Arsenal and Tottenham in friendlies on August 1 and 4 respectively, before heading to the UEFA Super Cup Final against Villarreal on August 10 at National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Join us on Telegram!/ Follow us on Twitter!

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