The Blues' preparations for the 2021-22 Premier League campaign have been hit by an outbreak at the training ground among a group of players
Chelsea have narrowly avoided an Arsenal-like Covid-19 shutdown after several members of the playing staff tested positive for the virus.
One first-team player and some from the academy building tested positive and have had to isolate for 10 days during the club's pre-season preparations.
Sources have told Goal that it temporarily risked the cancellation of their Ireland training camp, but further testing cleared key players to travel and exit their isolation periods following contacts with those who had tested positive.