The winger should be back in the team at Stamford Bridge tonight, although Callum Hudson-Odoi (Achilles, back) is going to lose again, as he has not been photographed in pre-match training. Ben Chilwell (knee) remains absent. Chelsea were heavily criticized for their performance against Brentford at the weekend and Tuhel is expected to return to his typical 3-4-2-1 system for the visit to Madrid.

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The Blues manager was impressed with Kai Haverts’ performance despite the defeat and the German will probably continue ahead, possibly flanked by Mason Mount and Pulisic. Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho are ready to return to the starting line-up with Reece James hoping for a start after coming off the bench on Saturday. Expected Chelsea squad: Medi? Azpilicueta, Silva, Rudiger? James, Jorginho, Kovacic, Alonso; Mount, Pulisic; Havertz.