Neither player was on the matchday squad for the Blues as they went down 3-2 at home to Burnley in the opening weekend, but are now set to be ease Antonio Conte’s injury worries by being available for selection ahead of the trip to Wembley, where they will face Spurs.
While Bakayoko – a £30million signing from Monaco – returned from a knee injury to feature in Chelsea’s behind-closed-doors game against QPR.
It was the first time Hazard, 26, had played since fracturing his foot while on duty for Belgium in June.
Hazard featured for 45 minutes as part of a strong Chelsea outfit – led by Conte – in the 8-0 rout of Rangers.
His compatriot Charly Musonda scored twice while Chelsea also featured striker Loic Remy.
Now powerhouse ace Bakayoko, 23, could also figure in Sunday’s Premier League clash at Wembley as the champions bid to bounce back from a shock 3-2 opening day defeat at home to Burnley.
With fit-again Bakayoko in the frame, the news is a much needed boost for boss Conte who is without the suspended Cesc Fabregas – sent off against the Clarets.
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