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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Chelsea picture special: Willian, Rudiger and Pulisic train ahead of Leicester City clash

Chelsea are back in action tomorrow afternoon.

It's been a tough start to the season for the Blues as the first two games of Frank Lampard's reign as head coach has ended in defeat.

Last weekend's opening Premier League game of the campaign brought about a heavy 4-0 loss at the hands of Manchester United and that was followed up by a penalty shoot-out loss against Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup.

Speaking ahead of the Leicester City's clash, Lampard has revealed his excitement at leading out the team at Stamford Bridge for the first time since his appointment.

"Pride. Pride to manage this club. I have been back to Stamford Bridge a couple of time since I left here as a player," he told reporters on Friday afternoon. "I was lucky enough to have really good support on both those times.

"I don’t forget those times I had as a player.

"An emotional, special day for me. That’s just for me.

"The most important thing for us is that we win. That’s what I am really worried about.

And ahead of the game in west London, Lampard has been handed a number of fitness boosts with Willian and Antonio Rudiger both taking part in a full training session.

Frank Lampard during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground (Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)

The Blues boss has confirmed the duo are in contention to face the Foxes.

"Rudiger is training. Whether he is completely match fit is another thing, for the same reason as Callum," Lampard added. "A bit of condition.

"Same thing as Willian, Willian is probably closer. They are both in contention for the weekend."

The Chelsea players were put through their paces at the Cobham training ground on Friday afternoon ahead of the 4.30pm kick-off on Sunday.

January signing Christian Pulisic was present as was the likes of Cesar Azpilicueta, Mason Mount, Marcos Alonso, Jorginho, Tammy Abraham, Michy Batshuayi, Kurt Zouma and Ross Barkley.

Click through the gallery below to see the best images from the training session.

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