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Christopher Nkunku has been spotted in training at Cobham— for the first time since the start of the season.

The Frenchman picked up a knee injury during pre-season and hasn’t played a game for the Blues since then.

Nkunku has been undergoing rehabilitation these past few months, but it seems he’s nearing a return to action for the Blues.

The 25-year-old was seen outside at Cobham in his training gear on Thursday, in what many believe to be a step towards full recovery.

Nkunku’s return date was previously set at January, but if he continues to make good progress, he may return earlier than that, which would be great news for the fans, considering Chelsea’s ongoing striking struggles.