Conte handed monumental boost ahead of crucial Chelsea clash

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has announced that captain John Terry is once again available for selection after missing the Blues’ last four games through injury.

The former England captain sustained an ankle injury in their 2-2 draw with Swansea in September and, despite speculation he was going to be fit for the 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, he has not been in the side since.

Speaking ahead of the game, the former Juventus and Italy boss said:

“Yes he is available because he came back to the training session in the middle of the week. He has recovered from his injury.”

However, he would not reveal where his place in the squad would be; “For the line up I prefer not to give that away,

“I will try to make the best decision for the team.”

Conte’s side had been undefeated until the 35-year-old took a knock and, in his absence, they have fallen to losses at the hands of both Arsenal and Liverpool.

With a win against Hull prior the the international break, the Blues clash with champions Leicester on Saturday becomes vital as they will need to get back to winning form.