Chelsea welcomed back three players to team training ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. In addition to Cole Palmer, two long-term absentees are now edging closer to full recovery.<\/p>\n
Chelsea were on an eight-match unbeaten run before the last weekend as they slowly revived their chances of securing a European spot for next season. However, two disappointing defeats against Manchester City and Arsenal have once again put Mauricio Pochettino’s job in imminent danger<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: Will Blues Sack Mauricio Pochettino This Summer?<\/a><\/p>\n They will face Aston Villa on Saturday before taking on Tottenham in another mid-week match five days later. With only six Premier League games left to play, the Blues face an uphill battle to close their 13-point gap to Tottenham at the fifth spot.<\/p>\n Pochettino’s side have been dealing with injury issues all season. However, they look set to have three key players back for their final few games of the campaign.<\/p>\n According to Evening Standard<\/a>, Palmer, who missed the 5-0 defeat against Arsenal due to illness, returned to training on Thursday. The former Manchester City star is expected to be available for Chelsea’s trip to Villa Park on Saturday.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: ‘Amazing’ Blues Star Makes Statement On His Future<\/a><\/p>\n In addition to Palmer, Christopher Nkunku and Reece James also took part in partial team training at the Cobham training ground. Nkunku has stayed out of action with a hamstring injury since late February, while James is recovering after his surgery in December.<\/p>\n Last week, James offered a fitness update on his Instagram account, writing<\/a>: “I’m in a good place. The comeback is on. [I’m] more hungry than ever; stay well in the meantime, and see you soon.”<\/p>\n Watch<\/strong>: Who Wins The Premier League?<\/p>\nLatest Update From Cobham<\/h3>\n