Pulisic travels with Chelsea Champions League squad as USMNT star steps up recovery from ankle injury

 The American forward has been included in Thomas Tuchel’s preliminary plans as the Blues are missing a number of other attacking talents

Christian Pulisic has formed part of Chelsea’s travelling party for a Champions League trip to Malmo, with the United States international closing in on a long-awaited return from injury.

The 23-year-old forward has not figured for the Blues since August 14, with a serious fitness setback suffered while away on international duty in September.

It has been a long road to recovery for Pulisic, with a niggling ankle problem proving difficult to shake, but he has been included in Thomas Tuchel’s preliminary plans ahead of a European outing in Sweden on Tuesday.