Mudryk hint, Colwill new role: 5 things spotted in Chelsea training

Bournemouth will welcome Chelsea to the Vitality Stadium on Sunday afternoon in what is already shaping up to be a must-win game for Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping to return to winning ways on Sunday afternoon when Chelsea face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The Blues head into the clash following a disappointing defeat to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge just before the international break.

Meanwhile, the Cherries will be looking to pick up their first three points this season after Bryan Mbuemo salvaged a late point for Brentford. While Pochettino is still waiting on a few players to return from international duty, he's still been able to work with some crucial pieces of the puzzle.

So, with that being said, football.london have taken a look at five things which stood out in training as Chelsea prepare to lock horns with Bournemouth this weekend.

Mudryk and Chilwell join forces

Interestingly, the duo were on the same team during a training session so maybe the Blues boss has plans to change his starting lineup?

Broja and Badiashile return

Armando Broja and Benoit Badiashile were pictured in the thick of the action and back to first-team training as normal following their respective injuries. While neither will likely be thrown into the deep end against Bournemouth, they'll be hoping for a few minutes on the south coast.

Palmer and Colwill roles

Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill could be lined up for starts, according to our 'bib theory'. The duo were the only Chelsea players to be seen wearing a baby blue bib in training, suggesting that they were the designated 'magic men' – somebody who plays on the team which is in possession during a rondo or small-sided game.

By including a 'magic man', the