Three players of African descent pictured training with Chelsea final workout pre-Southampton

Three players of African descent were pictured training with Chelsea's first team in their final workout ahead of the matchday five fixture against Southampton at the St Mary's Stadium.

Senegal internationals Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly alongside Anglo-Nigerian youngster, Carney Chukwuemeka were all present in the workout held at Cobham Training Centre on Monday afternoon.

The Thomas Tuchel led side will be looking forward to registering their second away victory this season, having previously defeated Everton on the opening day of the 2022-2023 season.

Chelsea would have Tuchel back on the touchline and Koulibaly available for selection following the end of their suspensions.

Mendy is expected to keep his place as the first choice goalkeeper despite his recent blunders.

Chukwuemeka is in contention to be named in the traveling party to South Coast with Conor Gallagher suspended and N'Golo Kante unavailable for selection due to a hamstring issue.

Of the aforementioned players of African descent, only the 2022 European U19 champion has not been given minutes in the Premier League this term.

The London based team have seven points from four games - winning two, drawing one and losing at Leeds United.

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