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Mike Penders has returned to first-team training ahead of Chelsea's Premier League match against Bournemouth on Saturday.

By Leah Jones · The Pride Of London

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 8:13 PM

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Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders returned to first-team training ahead of Saturday's match against Bournemouth.
Penders previously withdrew from Belgium's UEFA Nations League camp because of a quad injury.
The 21-year-old could make his Premier League debut due to Emi Martinez's late return from Argentina duty.

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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has received an injury boost ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, as goalkeeper Mike Penders returned to first-team training. The 21-year-old had recently withdrawn from Belgium's UEFA Nations League squad due to a quad injury, but he was pictured taking part in training sessions at Cobham.

Penders could be in line to make his Premier League debut this weekend, as primary goalkeeper Emi Martinez was on international duty with Argentina until early Wednesday. With Martinez's availability uncertain following travel, Penders' recovery provides a crucial goalkeeping option for Chelsea amid several recent squad injuries.

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