Chelsea dealt huge blow as Ousmane Dembele returns from injury

- Premier League champions, Chelsea, have been dealt a huge blow as Barcelona record signing Ousmane Dembele, has resumed training

- Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will be hoping to ease the growing pressure surrounding his position at the club

- Barcelona will be out for Chelsea's blood as one of their major asset returns from injury

Premier League champions, Chelsea, have been dealt a huge blow following Barcelona's record signing Ousmane Dembele's return.

The master dribbler has resumed full training with the Catalans and is set to play against the Blues in round 16 of the UEFA Champions League on February 8.

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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, will be hoping to ease the growing pressure surrounding his position at the club as he hopes to make a good showing against Chelsea.

The Blues boss has never made it further than the last eight in Europe's showpiece competition.

Barcelona will be out to end Chelsea's run in the competition as a major player returns from injury.

Messi will be looking end his barren goal streak with the West Londoners, having failed to score in their last eight encounters.

Record signing Ousmane Dembele is set to be return for the clash at Stamford Bridge in two weeks, according to boss Ernesto Valverde.

Record signing Ousmane Dembele is set to be return for the clash at Stamford Bridge in two weeks, according to boss Ernesto Valverde. Photo: FC Barcelona

Speaking at a press conference, Valverde confirmed Dembele's return to training and hoped he would gain full fitness in time to face the Blues.

"He's okay, He's started training sessions. I hope he can come back into the squad for next week," Velverde said.

Dembele joined the Catalan club in the summer for KSh 13.4 billion, but suffered a hamstring injury in his debut game.

Dembele joined the Catalan club in summer for KSh 13.4 billion, but suffered a hamstring injury in his first outing. Photo: Daily Star

The Frenchman returned to action last month but is back on the sidelines at present.

Chelsea may also be up against another new signing during the clash as new arrival Yerry Mina be given his first start for the club.

As TUKO.co.ke had formerly established, embattled Conte is currently swimming in the water of severe criticism following a series of poor performances in the Premier League.

Conte's future in the club is quite uncertain and victory against Barcelona may be his one shot at redemption.