Chelsea train with one eye on Champions League last 16 spot - in pictures

Manager Frank Lampard worried about 'brutal schedule' ahead of match against Rennes

Ben Chilwell, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz of Chelsea during training session ahead of their Champions League match against Stade Rennes in Cobham. Getty

Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori during a training session in Cobham. Getty

Tammy Abraham trains with his team-mates at Chelsea Training Ground. Getty

Thiago Silva trains on the eve of Chelsea's Champions League clash against Stade Rennes. Getty

Jorginho and Emerson of Chelsea during training in Cobham. Getty

Edouard Mendy during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground. Getty

Ben Chilwell and Timo Werner train in Cobham. Getty

Manager Frank Lampard oversees Chelsea's training. Getty

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard will be hoping to secure qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League away to Rennes on Tuesday so that he can rest players ahead of a "brutal" schedule.

"I have looked at the schedule and it is brutal. We play Arsenal on Boxing Day and then Aston Villa two days later," Lampard said on Monday.

"We need to try to win this game and if we can get into the next round then we could rest players, but we still want to win the group. I am confident in the squad, even if we rotate."

Lampard said German midfielder Kai Havertz is fit to play after completing his period of isolation following a positive Covid-19 test this month while defender Thiago Silva is also available after missing their last league game.

American forward Christian Pulisic has recovered from a hamstring injury and will be ready for Sunday's Premier League clash against leaders Tottenham Hotspur.

"We are fully focused on Rennes, we have to respect this game and we have until Sunday to face Tottenham," added Lampard, whose side lead Group E with seven points from three games.