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PICTURES: Fernando Torres takes part in Chelsea training session
CHELSEA star Fernando Torres appears to be winning his race to prove his fitness as he attempts to overcome an abductor injury.
The Spaniard sat out Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham at the weekend, but posted a picture on his Instagram account of his intensive workout in the gym.
He even recorded a video of himself with an elastic pulley attached to his torso trying to sprint clear of it.
And Torres it seems could be in contention to face Basel tomorrow in the Champions League after taking part in a full training session at the club's Cobham training complex.
Torres was involved in some quick sprint exercises before participating in a mini game at the end of the session.
Meanwhile, Ashley Cole, who was on the substitutes bench for the victory over West Ham.
Chelsea will be gunning for revenge after a surprise defeat to Basel on Matchday One.