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Chelsea new boy Davide Zappacosta trains with Antonio Conte's side for the first time as Eden Hazard edges closer to a return to action

Davide Zappacosta took part in his first Chelsea training session on Wednesday as Antonio Conte's side prepared for Saturday's trip to Leicester.

Zappacosta, who cost the Blues £25million and joined on transfer deadline day last Thursday, looked ready to go as he trained at Cobham.

The 25-year-old signed a four-year deal with Chelsea and will be in a the matchday squad for the Premier League fixtures against the Foxes.

Davide Zappacosta trained with Chelsea for the first time on Wednesday at Cobham
Davide Zappacosta trained with Chelsea for the first time on Wednesday at Cobham
Zappacosta joined the Blues for u00a323million on transfer deadline day last week
Zappacosta joined the Blues for £23million on transfer deadline day last week

The right-back played most of the second for Italy on Tuesday as they beat Israel 1-0 in World Cup qualifying.