N’Golo Kante could make his return against Roma. (Getty Images)

Antonio Conte is hoping that N’Golo Kante will be available for Chelsea’s clash with Roma on Tuesday.

The midfielder has been sidelined since the international break due to a hamstring injury and has missed Chelsea’s last four games.

Earlier this week Conte claimed that Kante was ready to return, while the midfielder was pictured back in training with his teammates on Thursday.

But the Chelsea manager insists Saturday’s clash against Bournemouth will come too soon for the 26-year-old.

Kante suffered a hamstring injury whilst on international duty with France. (AFP/Getty Images)

‘N’Golo is not still ready, we have to wait,’ said Conte.

‘I hope to have him back for the Roma game.’