Falcao could be considered for Chelsea place

Radamel Falcao could return to the Chelsea squad after the international break, boss Guus Hiddink has said.

The on-loan Monaco striker has not played since the 3-1 home defeat by Liverpool in October due to a string of niggling injuries.

However, the Colombian – whose only goal in 10 appearances for the Blues came against Crystal Palace in August – has been in intensive training over the last 10 days.[phone][/phone]

He will not be fit in time for the visit of West Ham this Saturday but Hiddink hinted he could be considered for the trip to Aston Villa on 2 April.

The Blues boss said: “He has recovered physically from the injury and now he has to regain his physical fitness.

“I will see after the break whether he is fully competitive. We have to wait [to see] how he reacts on the more intensive training he is now undergoing.”

Hiddink confirmed another on-loan forward, Alexandre Pato, would see out the season at Stamford Bridge, and may be given a chance in the final eight games having twice been an unused substitute.