Chelsea first team coach Steve Holland says goalkeeper Petr Cech is making good progress from his shoulder injury.
Cech's future is clouded with Thibaut Courtois returning to the club to challenge for No1 status.
Holland said: "Petr is making very good progress. He's ahead of schedule.
"He's well on course and it won't be too long before he joins in with the rest of the group."
AS Monaco are keen on Cech and monitoring his injury recovery.
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