Chelsea handed double fitness boost ahead of FA Cup tie

Chelsea have been handed a double fitness boost with Andreas Christensen and Trevoh Chalobah returning to first-team training.

Christensen and Chalobah missed multiple games before the winter break due to coronavirus and a hamstring injury respectively.

Both centre-backs have recovered in time for the restart, and they could feature in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Plymouth.

Meanwhile, Reece James is also on the road to recovery after an extended absence following a hamstring injury in December.

The England international is due to be involved in full training soon, and could be part of the squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.

He may not participate in the continental competition, but could be fit in time for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie.

The Blues ended a four-match winless league run before the break with a 2-0 triumph over Spurs. The return of the trio should be a big boost.

Their defensive record has been quite disappointing in recent months.