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Chelsea stars return to training as Sarri prepares his men for Tottenham test

  /  autty

David Luiz was keen to make an impression during training as Chelsea began their preparations for Saturday's London derby against Tottenham.

The Brazilian defender celebrated enthusiastically after scoring in a drill at Chelsea's training ground in Cobham on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old is keen to extend his stay at the Blues and sign a new contract after winning over boss Maurizio Sarri.

'It's not even only about the physical aspect but also about the mental one,' Sarri told Gazzetta Dello Sport.

'David Luiz [has] surprised me by his availability and cleverness.'

Luiz will be free to discuss a free transfer to another club from January onwards but talks over a new deal to stay in west London are expected to begin soon.

Chelsea's policy is to only offer one-year deals to players over the age of 30, meaning Cesc Fabregas, Gary Cahill, Olivier Giroud and Willy Caballero are all currently in the same boat as Luiz.

Ross Barkley was also keen to impress after helping England beat Croatia at Wembley on Sunday.

Danny Drinkwater also had a point to prove after Sportsmail revealed the £35million midfielder had become a virtual outcast as Sarri had made it clear he does not fit into his tactical system.