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Good news for Chelsea! Thiago Silva, Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante all train ahead of crucial Champions League matchup

Brazilian centre-back Thiago Silva is back in training with the squad following a knee injury along with Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante.

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WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea have confirmed that Thiago Silva has returned to team training ahead of Wednesday's crunch Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid. The Brazilian was injured in the London derby against Tottenham at the end of February, suffering a knee injury, and has not featured since. Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante, who both missed the defear to Wolves, were also in action on Monday.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE: Chelsea are currently under their third different manager of the season and sit down in 11th position in the Premier League table with just 39 points from 30 games and a goal difference of -2. The Blues now face a daunting challenge against reigning champions Real Madrid in Europe's top competition but will be boosted by the return of some key players.

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Thiago Silva has been out of action since February.

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WHAT NEXT? The Blues face another big week with a trip to Madrid on Wednesday followed by a visit from Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday. Wednesday's game might come too soon for Silva but his return is still a big boost for the struggling Blues.