Saul Niguez will use the international break to try to revive his Chelsea loan as he has no intention of returning to Atletico Madrid in January.
The 26-year-old had fallen down the pecking order under Diego Simeone and signed for Chelsea on a temporary basis in summer with the Blues having the option to buy him outright for a fee of around £30million at the end of the season.
But the Spain international has struggled to make an impact at Chelsea, making just one substitute appearance since his dismal first-half debut against Aston Villa.