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Kurt Zouma to star for Chelsea's Under 23s against Oxford

Kurt Zouma will appear for Chelsea's Under 23s again on Tuesday night with the centre-back approaching a first-team return after the international break.

The 22-year-old has stepped up his recovery from a serious knee injury and will be included in the Chelsea development squad to face Oxford United in the EFL Trophy at Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte expects to have Zouma fit for first-team selection following the international break, with Chelsea's next game coming against Middlesbrough in the Premier League on November 20.

Kurt Zouma will appear for Chelsea's Under 23s again on Tuesday night against Oxford
Kurt Zouma will appear for Chelsea's Under 23s again on Tuesday night against Oxford
Zouma (left) pictured in training as Chelsea boss Antonio Conte (right) looks on
Zouma (left) pictured in training as Chelsea boss Antonio Conte (right) looks on

Zouma returned to full contact training at Cobham recently and has already appeared twice for Chelsea's youngsters, who copy Conte's 3-4-3 system.