Jadon Sancho is back! Chelsea given huge boost as Manchester United loanee returns to training ahead of Leicester City clash

Sancho joined Chelsea on a loan with an obligation to buy from Manchester United in the summer after his falling out with former Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag last season. Sancho started well with the Blues, scoring in each of his first three outings for the club. However, his form has since dropped off and the Englishman has not appeared since October 20 due to a combination of illness and being ineligable to play against parent club Manchester United.

The Standard have now reported that Sancho has returned to training with Chelsea this week as Maresca's squad prepares for their Premier League clash against Leicester City while they await the return of the players who have departed for their specific international duties.

Maresca has led Chelsea to a strong start to the 2024–25 season; they now sit third in the Premier League standings, four points behind second-place Manchester City and tied with fourth-place Arsenal. The Italian has been dealing with a number of injury issues, though, chief among them being the withdrawal of star man Cole Palmer from England duty during the international break.

Maresca will now look to lead Chelsea out against his former side Leicester City as he returns to the Foxes' home ground for the first time since leaving in the summer. The two sides will clash at King Power Stadium on Saturday, November 23.