Ross Barkley could be in line to make his first appearance in a Chelsea shirt after overcoming a long-term hamstring injury, according to The Sun.

Barkley joined Antonio Conte's champions from Everton early in January in a £15 million deal, and participated in a closed game at the club's training ground on Thursday against QPR, netting the decisive goal in a 3-2 score line.

As of yet, he is yet to make an appearance this season, but Conte could give him his debut on Saturday against Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge, with Cesc Fabregas recently side-lined with the same occurrence- although less severe.

The England international made over 150 appearances for Everton after coming through the ranks as a schoolboy, before joining Chelsea.