Frank Lampard has confirmed that Antonio Rudiger is fit for Chelsea's trip to Wolves, but N'Golo Kante will miss out due to injury.
Germany international Rudiger has been sidelined since April with a knee injury.
But speaking ahead of his side's visit to Molineux on Saturday, Lampard said the defender is available for selection.
Mateo Kovacic and Pedro are also fit to play for Chelsea, but Kante will miss out as the France international bids to overcome a recent ankle problem.
There is better news for Chelsea with youngsters Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi set to play for the club's development squad tonight as the duo build fitness ahead of a return to first-team football.
"N'Golo is not fit yet," said Lampard. "He still has issues with his ankle.
"The medical team are working with him. He is in a transitional period where we are trying to get him on the pitch, and he is doing some physical work but this game comes too soon for him.
"Hopefully he is close to a return. I don't want to jump the gun because we are waiting for that final step, which is to get him on the pitch, and hopefully that will be within the next week or so."
Regarding Rudiger's return, Lampard added: "Rudiger will have an important role to play.
"I know how important he has been for the club with his personality, character and quality as an international defender.
"We have missed him as we have missed a few front line players. It will certainly strengthen us and I am pleased to have him back.
"Leadership is important in a team, particularly when everyone is saying how young we are. I don't want a young team for the sake of it.
"I want leaders within that and Rudiger has to take on that responsibility. He can be very influential for the team but also to the likes of Hudson-Odoi, and Mason Mount, which happens when you become a senior player."
Additional reporting by the Press Association.
