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Marcos Alonso returns for intense Chelsea training session ahead of Barcelona clash
CHELSEA put the finishing touches to their preparations ahead of taking on Barcelona.
Chelsea training
Marcos Alonso has been welcomed back to Chelsea training after recovering from injury ahead of the Blues' Champions League clash with Barcelona.
The Spanish defender was sidelined for three games but has come into contention for the big showdown at Stamford Bridge.
He will be tasked with keeping tabs on Ousmane Dembele if Antonio Conte deems him fit enough to start ahead of Emerson Palmieri.
The squad were put through their paces in an intense final session before they attempt to overcome Lionel Messi and his Barcelona team-mates on Tuesday night.
Take a look through the gallery for the best snaps of Chelsea stars in training at Cobham.