Chelsea defender Benoît Badiashile has returned to training after a long injury layoff, providing a boost to Enzo Maresca’s squad.

Benoît Badiashile has made a welcome return to training with Chelsea, joining fellow defender Axel Disasi in the mid-international-break session at Cobham.

This is a positive development for the Blues, as Badiashile has been plagued by injuries over the past several months.

The French center-back has been working hard to overcome his latest setback, a muscular injury that forced him to miss several games. His last comeback attempt ended in disappointment, with a swift return to the injured list after just a couple of appearances.

Badiashile’s return is a timely boost for Chelsea, who are facing a tough schedule in the Premier League and European competitions.

With Levi Colwill missing the majority of the season due to a cruciate ligament injury, Badiashile’s experience and skillset will be invaluable to Enzo Maresca’s squad.

The center-back positions are up for grabs this season, and Badiashile will be looking to seize his opportunity. He featured mostly in the Conference League last season, but has shown glimpses of his quality in the Premier League. If he can stay fit, Badiashile could become a key player for Chelsea.