With Chelsea’s internationals jetting off to feature for their nations around the world, the opportunity is there for those not selected to continue to work on their skills at Stamford Bridge.
A number of Blues have already represented their country in this break, with Reece James starring for England in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup qualifying victory.
The likes of Liam Delap, Wesley Fofana and Jorrel Hato have all been spotted at Cobham as they prepare for their Premier League return against Burnley next weekend.
The international break is normally an opportunity for Enzo Maresca to get a look at some of the youngsters at the club, although many of them are representing their countries at youth level.
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Axel Disasi returns to Chelsea first team training
It looks as if the numbers have been low in training, with the manager being forced to recall some players who are far and away out of his plans.
As per pictures on the official Chelsea website, Axel Disasi has been spotted in training, despite not featuring in a matchday squad so far this season.
The Blues pushed hard to get rid of the defender during the summer transfer window, however he ended up joining Raheem Sterling on the list of players stuck in the ‘bomb squad’.
He last featured for Chelsea in January, after spending the second part of the season on loan at Aston Villa.
Axel Disasi looks on during a Chelsea training session at Cobham.
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Disasi still working hard at Chelsea
Despite it looking as if his time in blue has come to an end, the Frenchman has been doing all he can to keep himself fit and ready if ever called upon.
Disasi recently captained the Chelsea U21s against Reading, a game which the young Blues won 4-1.
There is certainly an argument Chelsea’s treatment of Disasi has been too harsh, however it only fits in with the brutal decisions the club have also made in the past.
They were equally as decisive after deciding time was up for both Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah, however the latter has forced himself back into Maresca’s plans since.