Sports · 10 July 2026

Three Chelsea players return from injury as two new signings join training

Chelsea had good news as 18 players began pre-season training on Thursday under new manager Xabi Alonso. Estevao, Jamie Gittens, and Romeo Lavia all made their comebacks to the pitch, having concluded last season with injuries. New summer signings Emmanuel Emegha and Geovany Quenda also trained at the club's Surrey base.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 July 2026 at 18:36

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