Eden Hazard back in training as Chelsea prepare to take on Frank Lampard's Derby side in Carabao Cup
Daily MailChelsea fans were provided a major boost on Tuesday as star man Eden Hazard returned to training with the rest of the first team squad. Maurizio Sarri's side are busy preparing for Frank Lampard's return to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday as he brings his Derby County side in the Carabao Cup. Hazard missed the weekend win over Burnley following the back injury he sustained in the 2-2 draw with Manchester United earlier in the month but was all smiles as he joked around with Jorginho in Tuesday's training. Eden Hazard joked around with team-mate Jorginho as he made a return to Chelsea training Maurizio Sarri's side are in high spirits as they prepare to face Derby in the Carabao Cup David Luiz and N'Golo Kante had their reaction times tested as part of Tuesday's session Sarri will be wary of Derby after they knocked out Manchester United in the previous round But while Hazard wore a smile in training, assistant boss Gianfranco Zola insisted on Tuesday that the Belgian is unlikely to play any part in the cup tie as the club target a return for him against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Derby have impressed in the Championship this season under Lampard and Chelsea will be wary of an upset after the Rams knocked out Jose Mourinho's Manchester United side at Old Trafford in the last round.