"Revived from Oblivion: Chelsea's 'Bomb Squad' Player Returns to First-Team Training Following Maresca's Dismissal"

AXEL DISASI was spotted in Chelsea first-team training on Tuesday after spending months in exile.

The defender, 27, had been training at a different time and on a different pitch to the main squad after failing to find a move away last summer.

Disasi was spotted back in Chelsea training on TuesdayCredit: Getty The Frenchman had been training separately from the main groupCredit: Getty

New Blues boss said he would speak to Disasi and fellow outcast shortly after replacing the sacked .

And the early signs are that Rosenior’s appointment could offer Disasi a way back into the first-team fold.

Because after months in the wilderness, the Frenchman was spotted doing drills with the rest of ‘s famous faces at Cobham.

The Blues are gearing up for their penultimate league phase game in this season’s Champions League – a home tie with Pafos on Wednesday.

But Disasi is not expected to feature as he is not on Chelsea’s UEFA squad list.

Whether he could bank his first senior minutes of the season in the coming weeks remains to be seen.

Disasi has had match action with the Under-21s this term, and SunSport understands that his reintegration into the first-team picture is an initiative led by Rosenior.

Suitors are believed to be keeping tabs on the situation in case an opportunity arises to sign him permanently or on loan.

Disasi fell out of favour under sacked boss Enzo MarescaCredit: Getty Rosenior has brought Disasi in from the coldCredit: Reuters

Chelsea could do with more defensive options, with centre-back Levi Colwill a long-term absentee.

Tosin Adarabioyo is also a doubt for Wednesday’s game after coming off with an apparent hamstring problem against on Saturday.

And Malo Gusto is yet to feature under Rosenior due to an ongoing “pain” issue.

Chelsea splurged £39million on Disasi in 2023 and played him 44 times in his first season at the Bridge.

But he only featured for them six times in the league last campaign and spent the second half of the season on loan at , having fallen out of favour under Maresca.

Rosenior admitted that conversations with Disasi and Sterling were high on his priority list after taking the job.

He said: “I will have conversations with them. We’re in January, as you know.

“Raheem’s had an outstanding career. I’ve got huge respect for him. Axel is someone I’ve really, really liked as a player for a long time.

“Honestly, I have to have a conversation with them. I have to have a conversation with the club. I’m being genuinely honest. I literally have got to work through a list of priorities. I will do in the next few days.”

Rosenior’s assistant, former Under-21s coach Calum McFarlane, praised Disasi for the impact he made on Chelsea’s youngsters.

He said: “He’s been around the 21s for a while and really good when with us. Super professional.

“It’s been great for the young players to play with someone so experienced.”