Graham Potter has confirmed the Chelsea team news to face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea travel to Villa Park this weekend after another brilliant win which extended their unbeaten run to five games under Graham Potter.
They have had four wins and one draw since the 47-year-old’s appointment at the start of September. Potter has turned Chelsea’s fortunes around, including their Champions League hopes of progressing into the knockouts.
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Chelsea beat AC Milan in midweek at the San Siro after keeping a third consecutive clean sheet to seal a 2-0 win in Italy on Tuesday night.
Potter lost Wesley Fofana to a knee injury last week, while N’Golo Kante has now suffered a setback with his hamstring return. The 31-year-old is now set for further time on the sidelines.
"He's due to see a consultant at the weekend," said Potter on Kante.
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"It's a setback, it's not good news. I can't give you anymore.
"Historically, there are things that have happened which are a concern. It's a setback in the last stage of his rehab which is worrying.
"We have to try get him back to full fitness and enjoying his football."
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Meanwhile, Fofana is not expected to play before November, with Potter revealing: "I don't think we will see him before the World Cup."
Reece James also came off in midweek with a knee injury at the San Siro, but concerns were reduced over the initial signs when he was assessed by club doctors.
However, it has been reported that the injury is worse than initially feared and now James could miss the World Cup after reportedly sustaining knee injury ligament damage. A decision on surgery is now set to be made in the coming days.
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James will see a specialist over the weekend before a full diagnosis is made. Potter refused to confirm the extent of any injury until the weekend had passed.
The Chelsea boss continued: "He's due to see a specialist over the weekend.
"Until we get that information, there's not too much I can add. We will wait and see.
"I don't know, did he (fly with EasyJet back from Milan)?
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"He spoke yesterday, he felt not too bad. Until you get these checked, you never know."
Topics: Chelsea, Football, Graham Potter, NGolo Kante, Premier League, Reece James, Wesley Fofana
Matthew Debono