Chelsea new boy Davide Zappacosta trains with Antonio Conte's side for the first time as Eden Hazard edges closer to a return to action
- Davide Zappacosta trained with Chelsea for the first time on Wednesday
- Zappacosta joined the Blues for £23million on transfer deadline day last week
- Eden Hazard also appeared sharp in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Leicester
- Hazard could make his return against the Foxes after recovering from an injury
Davide Zappacosta took part in his first Chelsea training session on Wednesday as Antonio Conte's side prepared for Saturday's trip to Leicester.
Zappacosta, who cost the Blues £25million and joined on transfer deadline day last Thursday, looked ready to go as he trained at Cobham.
The 25-year-old signed a four-year deal with Chelsea and will be in the squad for the Premier League fixture against the Foxes.
Davide Zappacosta trained with Chelsea for the first time on Wednesday at Cobham
Zappacosta joined the Blues for £23million on transfer deadline day last week
The right-back played most of the second half for Italy on Tuesday as they beat Israel 1-0 in World Cup qualifying.
Eden Hazard could also be in Chelsea's starting line-up to play Craig Shakespeare's side after appearing up to speed in training.
Hazard, who broke his ankle in June, returned to action for Belgium in their World Cup qualifier against Gilbraltar last week.
Eden Hazard also appeared sharp in training ahead of Saturday's match against Leicester
Marcos Alonso picks a pass during training as Zappacosta closes in on him
The 26-year-old scored during the 9-0 victory before being replaced 13 minutes before time by younger brother Thorgan.
Hazard came off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Greece as boss Roberto Martinez chose to give him as much rest as possible.
It is understood, however, that Conte doesn't want to rush Hazard back into first-team action.
Victor Moses controls the ball as new signing Danny Drinkwater watches on from behind
Drinkwater will be included in Chelsea's matchday squad for the trip to Leicester
'Hazard is improving but to be fully fit he needs time and we must have patience with him and do the best for him,' the Blues boss said last month.
Danny Drinkwater. who is preparing for the trip to former club Leicester, also looked to be fitting in well with his new team-mates.
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