Chakvetadze has not featured for Watford since April, after a stress fracture in his foot, which he had been playing through, became too painful.
He was expected to return to the first team in July but suffered a training setback, initially resulting in a six-week period of rest.
Former head coach Paulo Pezzolano admitted in September that recovery was taking longer than anticipated, with the Georgian needing to completely offload pressure from his foot while using the anti-gravity treadmill.
Progress was made last week as Chakvetadze began working with the ball at his feet. Javi Gracia hopes he can be fully reintegrated during the upcoming international break.
Gracia said:
“He’s currently training outside the team, but perhaps in a week or two we’ll have good news about him. That’s my hope, though I can’t say exactly when he’ll be ready. He’s working hard, and the medical staff are doing a great job. I hope in the coming days he’ll be ready.”
Chakvetadze’s return would be particularly important, as left-sided attacker Rocco Vata is set to miss months with a serious hamstring injury.
Last season, Chakvetadze often played on the left of a front three but can also operate as a central attacking midfielder. In an interview with the Watford Observer over the summer, he stated that his preferred position is number 10.