Chelsea players not participating in the World Cup will meet at their Cobham training base to participate in a five-day training before they travel to Abu Dhabi for warm-weather work.The team will play against Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi while simultaneously training for their Premier League game against Bournemouth on December 27.
They are also considering the possibility of a private friendly match within this week.
Jorginho, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Armando Broja will be part of the team returning to training. Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Wesley Fofana, on the other hand, will be tending to their injuries to hopefully be in shape for the December 27 match. N’Golo Kante will not return for the previously mentioned game as he is working on getting back in shape from his hamstring injury. Progress from Kepa Arrizabalaga's injury is unclear.
Graham Potter will utilize the several youth players within The Blues to strengthen his team and fill for the players at the World Cup.