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'Full back gang on the mend': Chelsea handed injury boost as full backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell continue on the road to recovery to give Blues boss Thomas Tuchel hope amid poor form

Chelsea have been handed an injury boost after full backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell shared a photo of them in rehabilitation together.

The defender duo have been sidelined in recent weeks as the Blues have suffered a poor run of form, slipping 12 points behind league leaders Manchester City.

Chilwell is likely to be out until the end of the season after sustaining a partial ACL tear during Chelsea's 4-0 Champions League triumph over Juventus in November.

Chelsea fullbacks Reece James (right) and Ben Chilwell (left) shared a photo of them in rehabilitation together
James posted the photo to social media with the caption: 'Full back gang on the mend'

The 25-year-old had to undergo surgery to repair the ligament but he appeared to be in high spirits as posed alongside James in the gym.