James, Badiashile, and Broja are poised to make their return to Chelsea this week, offering a glimmer of hope amidst the club’s injury woes. A report from football. London suggests that these three players are scheduled to resume training following the international break, which concludes tomorrow night.

While their return doesn’t guarantee their immediate availability for selection in Sunday’s league clash against AFC Bournemouth, it’s a positive step forward. The Evening Standard has confirmed Reece James’s imminent return, and the player himself has shared encouraging updates on social media regarding his potential comeback. Like Badiashile, James is recovering from a thigh/hamstring injury.

These returns provide a much-needed boost to a Chelsea squad that has been ravaged by injuries. While the injury list is slowly easing, several players remain sidelined. Romeo Lavia, for instance, has been added to the list with ankle ligament damage, which is expected to keep him out for approximately six weeks.

Trevoh Chalobah continues to be unavailable due to a hamstring/thigh problem. Additionally, Christopher Nkunku, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Wesley Fofana are in various stages of recovery from knee injuries, while Armando Broja has been sidelined with a similar issue since the middle of last season. Mykhailo Mudryk and Marcus Bettinelli are also doubtful for Sunday’s match due to unspecified issues. A comprehensive Chelsea Team News report ahead of match day will provide more details on the squad’s status.

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