The Blues boss seems ready to throw his new signing into his first start after praising his ability to hit the ground running since signing
Antonio Conte has praised Ross Barkley's fitness levels after spending eight months due to undergoing on a hamstring problem, stating he has been pleasantly surprised by the ex-Everton midfielder.
Barkley arrived at Stamford Bridge in a £15 million deal earlier in the transfer window and has since made two appearances from the bench as Conte aims to ease him back into first team football.
The 24-year-old considered a move to west London on transfer deadline day but it collapsed due to his fitness, but Conte is pleased to see him make a rapid return to peak condition.