Chelsea will face Leicester City in their last game before the international break this weekend. Speaking in a pre-match press conference, Mauricio Pochettino confirmed his side will have a key defender back in their squad for the FA Cup clash.<\/p>\n
A serious hamstring injury in early October dashed Chilwell’s hopes of claiming a starting spot under Pochettino. The England international returned to action in January but was sidelined again with a knee injury earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Read More<\/strong>: Pochettino Eyeing Summer Move For Ligue 1 Sensation Despite Manchester United Links<\/a><\/p>\n Marc Cucurella was rushed back into Chelsea’s starting lineup shortly after his own return from the sidelines last week. But the Spaniard will most likely share minutes with Chilwell on Sunday.<\/p>\n Asked about the left-back’s availability for the match against Leicester City, Pochettino said<\/a>: “Gareth [Southgate] already told you that he’s fit and back for training. Everything is going well. He will in the squad for Sunday, yes.<\/p>\n “When a player comes back from injury, starts to feel fit, and then has a call-up for the national team, they are always so excited. So, he is excited like the rest of the players [selected for England].”<\/p>\n Watch<\/strong>: Football Fans Are Being Lied To<\/p>\n