Mikey Antonio is likely to be in the squad for the game against Brighton and Hove Albion on December 27th.
We understand he is not available for selection against Chelsea tonight (Monday) but that he is making good progress from his latest hamstring injury.
David Moyes has reported he is back training on grass and we understand he is now on target for the game against the south coast side at the London Stadium.
Meanwhile, Fabian Balbuena is in the initial squad of 20 for the game at the Bridge tonight and has a chance of recovering his central defensive position from Issa Diop who replaced him in the game against Crystal Palace.
It looks likely that the manager will go with a 4-2-3-1 formation which will include Vladimir Coufal, probably Balbuena, Angelo Ogbonna and Aaron Cresswell at the back.
Declan and Tomas will be in front of them with Jarrod Bowen, Said Benrahma, Pablo Fornals and Seb Haller