There are currently 12 Blues out in Qatar representing their nations at the World Cup, with defender Thiago Silva already confirmed to be extending his stay in the Middle East after advancing to the knockouts.

The rest of the squad were back out on the grass today, with Jorginho, Marc Cucurella, Trevoh Chalobah and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang among those to return.

The Blues will play a friendly against Aston Villa in Abu Dhabi in 12 days' time ahead of our return to action against Bournemouth on 27 December.

Here are the best images from today's session…