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Mauricio Pochettino to make a late call on Reece James involvement against Arsenal after the Chelsea captain returned to training... with Axel Disasi and Nicolas Jackson in contention

Chelsea are assessing a string of players including captain Reece James ahead of Saturday's London derby with Arsenal.

Right back James has been out since after Chelsea’s season opening game against Liverpool and returned to training this week.

On James, head coach Mauricio Pochettino said: ‘He was training good the last few days. I think it’s now to talk about with all the medical staff and decide if he can be part of the squad tomorrow.’

Axel Disasi and Nico Jackson are two others also been monitored after withdrawing from international duty due to a thigh problem and wrist surgery respectively.