Boost for Chelsea as injured star closes in on an early return

Chelsea star Tammy Abraham closing in on return from injury

According to the Evening Standard, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that Blues star Tammy Abraham is closing in on a return to action.

The 23-year-old was taken off early against Newcastle United last Monday. Thankfully it would appear that the issue is not serious. Tuchel revealed that Abraham is in line to return to training in what will be a surprising but excellent piece of news.

“We are very happy that Tammy is very, very good, feels very good and is free for training today.”

Abraham’s progress will be assessed and he could as well make the squad to face Southampton at the weekend. While it is doubtful if he will make the starting XI, there is every possibility that he can make the bench.

“If things things go well he’s in the squad [to face Southampton].”

Despite having had to battle it out with the more illustrious Timo Werner and Olivier Giroud, Abraham is Chelsea’s leading goalscorer this term. In addition to 12 goals in 29 games in all competitions, he also has six assists to his name. (h/t Transfermarkt)

Another player who is on his way back is Kai Havertz. The German is a talented player but has failed to replicate his form from Bayer Leverkusen at the Bridge.

Doing so would certainly make our job easier for the remainder of the season.

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While there is good news, there is also bad news. Thiago Silva is definitely ruled out for the game while Christian Pulisic is a major doubt. The Saints are a formidable opposition and will present us with a strong challenge.