Diego Costa has returned to training with The Blues for Sunday's clash against Hull.
The Spanish striker was left out of the squad for last weekend's win at Leicester amid speculation over his future, although the club claimed he was struggling with a back problem.
Costa was linked with a mega-money move to China but was back in first-team training earlier this week.
Chelsea Coach, Antonio Conte confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Friday that the forward was available for the Stamford Bridge showdown.
He said: "Yes, he's available for the game. He trained very well, he looks fit and he doesn't have pain in his back.
"Diego trained on Sunday and Monday to help him train with us on Tuesday. He trained with a fitness coach, not alone."
When Conte was asked whether Costa would remain with the Blues, Conte added: "Yes. I don't see any problem with him.
"I think the player wants to stay at Chelsea. He is happy to play with us. This idea [China] is far from his mind.
"Diego is an important player for us. We all know this and when he's stayed in good form he always plays with me."
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