Chelsea have been handed a huge boost as Thiago Silva has returned to full training.
The veteran defender has been sidelined with a thigh injury since the victory over Tottenham at the start of last month.
Silva had returned to training ahead of the fixtures against Southampton, Atletico Madrid and Man Utd, but was not given the green light to rejoin his teammates.
However he was involved in the full session at Cobham on Tuesday and is now eyeing an imminent return to Thomas Tuchel's squad.
Sadly for the Blues, Tuchel ruled out the defender for Thursday's clash against Liverpool.
"Thiago made his first training with the team but did not finish the last exercise, not because of any pain but just to be aware of taking a risk," Tuchel said.
"I assume he will train today [Wednesday] but he is not at 100 per cent so he will not join the squad for Liverpool.
The Blues have coped fairly well in Silva's absence, keeping four clean sheets in that time and conceding just twice.
But Tuchel will no doubt be buoyed by the Brazilian's availability with some important fixtures to come.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is also available despite being being substituted at half-time during Sunday's 0-0 draw with United.
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The winger emerged from the tunnel after the break sporting bandaging round one of his thighs, though there have been no lasting repercussions.
"Everyone else is available. Callum has no issue at all. He was training full with the team yesterday," Tuchel added.
"Tammy [Abraham] had some problems yesterday on his ankle again. Let’s see how this works out today."
Meanwhile, Liverpool have been handed boosts of their own, with three stars in line to make a comeback.
Brazilian duo Alisson and Fabinho are both in contention, while forward Diogo Jota could also feature for the first time since December, providing he has shaken off a recent illness.
"Alisson and Fabinho, I’m pretty sure [will be available]," Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com. "With Diogo, he was with us in the hotel [for the Sheffield United fixture], but he got sick overnight and we had to send him home.
"It depends how quick he will recover, obviously.
"He was in the squad and as I said before, he trained with the team and it all looked really good but unfortunately he got sick overnight.
"I think he will be available, but I don’t know."