Antonio Conte says Ross Barkley will not be given his debut in Chelsea's EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal on Wednesday, but revealed Eden Hazard is fully fit for the game at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea completed the £15 million signing of Barkley from Everton last Friday, with the midfielder undergoing his first training session on Saturday as Chelsea took on Norwich in the FA Cup third round before meeting up with Conte and the full squad on Monday.

Barkley hasn't played a game this season due to a serious hamstring injury, but resumed training a fortnight before moving to Chelsea. and Conte admitted the 24-year-old will not feature against Arsenal in midweek.

Speaking to reporters at Cobham on Tuesday, Conte said: "Tomorrow night is very soon for him. We must be pleased because his physical condition is good and he is starting to have the training session with us and understand our idea of football.

"We must be pleased, but he needs a bit of time. His condition is good, very good. I don't know [when he might play]. But I am very positive, he is a good guy and is showing a great will to work and desire to help us very soon.

"This is very positive and I am very happy to have Ross with us for the rest of the season."

However, Hazard could play against Arsenal after the winger recovered from a calf issue.

The Belgian missed Chelsea's goalless draw away to Norwich on Saturday after taking a kick to his calf last week, but has trained normally meaning he could start the semi-final first-leg clash against the Gunners.

"Hazard is in a good condition," Conte said. "He is in contention for tomorrow's game.