Enzo Maresca says Cole Palmer is fit and available to start against Arsenal on Sunday.
The attacker has not played for the Blues since September because of a groin problem, before fracturing a toe when he was nearing a return to action.
But Maresca says the 23-year-old is set to be involved when they take on the league leaders.
“Everyone is happy, the teammates are happy, we are all happy and the most important thing is Cole is happy because a footballer wants to play games and make the sessions every day,” the Blues boss said.
“He is our best player, we are happy he is back, we need to give him time to be 100 percent fit. He has done fantastic in the past and no doubt he is going to do very good for this club in the future.”