Chelsea boss Antonio Conte gives significant N’Golo Kante injury update after Everton win

CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte says N’Golo Kante is ready to return from a hamstring injury.

Chelsea star N’Golo Kante forced off with injury

Kante picked up a hamstring injury on international duty with France earlier this month and was ruled out of action for at least three weeks.

Chelsea had hoped the midfielder would be fit enough to return before their meeting with Manchester United on November 5 but he looks set to make a quicker than expected comeback.

Speaking after Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton in the Carabao Cup, Conte revealed Kante was on the verge of a return to first-team action.

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Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed N'Golo Kante is close to a return

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N'Golo Kante picked up the injury with France

Conte said: “He’s progressing well. I am happy, I saw him in a good physical condition.

“We need to keep calm and find the right moment to put him in the team. Now it will be very easy to tell him to play. 

“We must pay attention and to find the best solution for him. He’s ready.”

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