Chelsea Q&A: Is Disasi back?

We asked you to send in your Blues-related questions and put a selection of them to our Chelsea reporter Nizaar Kinsella:

Daffa asked: What's one internal decision at Chelsea this season (in data, squad management, or sports science) that has quietly shaped the team more than anything fans actually see on the pitch?

Nizaar: I think the whole BlueCo project has settled into place over the past 12 months, highlighted by Chelsea moving from having the worst injury record in the Premier League for two consecutive seasons to one of the best. That came despite the club competing on five fronts last season. From what I've seen, the medical department has been very good. Chelsea have also improved on attacking set pieces, though not on defending them, which may be linked to the work of set-piece coach Bernardo Cueva.

Boaz asked: Yesterday we saw pictures of Axel Disasi with the main team, is he back with the team?

Nizaar: I reported last week that Disasi is being rewarded for good behaviour behind the scenes and increased involvement at Chelsea. He has played for the Under-21s and trained with the first-team squad. That opens the door to some minutes at senior level, but he remains for sale in January, and we should not forget that Benoit Badiashile is close to a return, which will further limit his opportunities.

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