Eden Hazard looks set to 'take the final step' in his recovery from ankle injury in Cheslea's EFL Cup tie against Nottingham Forest.
The Belgium international is yet to start for his club this season after undergoing surgery on his ankle having picked up an injury on international duty after the domestic season had finished.
After a handful of appearances off the bench, Hazard is ready to play from the start against Championship side Forest. Boss Antonio Conte hopes this is the end of the road for the player's recovery.
'I think for Eden now is the right moment to start the game and try to play the whole game.