Eden Hazard, Willian and Co use resistance bands in training as Chelsea prepare for Manchester United trip

Daily Mail | February 23, 2018

Chelsea took a different approach to training on Friday as they gear up for the Premier League clash of the weekend at Manchester United.

The Blues travel north to face their domestic rivals at Old Trafford on Sunday - with both teams fighting it out for a top-four finish this season.

And ahead of that encounter, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte put his side through their paces in a novel way with resistance bands at their Cobham base.

Chelsea stars including Willian (centre) used resistance bands during training on Friday

Eden Hazard (left) rises high for a header as he pulled by team-mate Marcos Alonso

Cesc Fabregas (left) works on his core by dribbling with the ball as he is pulled back by Pedro

The Spanish duo swapped roles during training with Fabregas pulling back as Pedro dribbled

Members of the squad were put together in pairs as they worked on their core strength and agility through various exercises - something Conte will hope proves dividends come 48 hours time.