Thibaut Courtois returns to Chelsea starting lineup after injury layoff

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has returned from the sidelines to start for the Blues against Bournemouth on Saturday.

The Belgian shot-stopper was named to the starting lineup after recovering from a knee injury that has kept him out since September.

Courtois had only started three Premier League games in the 2015-16 season before picking up his injury. During his time in recovery, former Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic minded the posts.

The Bosnia-Herzegovina international has now taken his role back on the bench as Courtois makes his first Premier League appearance and start since playing against Crystal Palace on Aug. 29.