Mauricio Pochettino has hinted club captain Reece James could be part of the squad for Saturday’s game with Nottingham Forest.
James has endured another injury plagued season and has been sidelined since December with a hamstring injury which he underwent surgery on.
The 24-year-old has been limited to just nine appearances, but his return to full first team training is a welcome end of season boost for the Blues.
Reece James could feature against Nottingham Forest
The Blues have suffered an incredible 54 injuries to players this season, which is a league high, and 16 more than second placed Newcastle with 38.
In the recent win over Tottenham Pochettino was without 14 players, but as the season draws to a close that list is getting shorter, with the club set to be missing six players for the Forest game.
Christopher Nkunku and Malo Gusto returned to action last weekend against West Ham and in more good news it appears James could feature at the City Ground.
“The most important thing is he will be there with us, it’s a massive boost for any team.
“Then, we have an amazing relationship, he’s an amazing player.
“It’s not easy, coming from a long-term injury, the most important thing is he can be available and in the squad, five, 10, 15 minutes, half an hour.
“It’s unlucky that it’s only the last week, but it’s important to finish with good feelings, and for him, it’ll be amazing to be involved.”