Graham Potter (Chelsea): “It’s still too early for N’Golo Kanté”
N’Golo Kanté has returned to collective training last February 21, much to the delight of Graham Potter. Appeared twice in August in the Premier League (175 minutes), the tricolor international, affected in the hamstring, had to be operated on on October 18. An injury that also deprived him of the World Cup in Qatar.
The Blues coach felt that the French could not be immediately operational after such a long unavailability. It is important in his eyes to proceed in stages, as he explained at a press conference on Monday.
“I think he’s only two full practice sessions, so it’s still too early for him. But he looks good. We will therefore continue to make progress. It’s a complex situation because he’s been out for so long. For him to be ready to play the Champions League or the Premier League, he needs a little more time with the group and to do more full training sessions.he recommended.
“Then we have to play him for a few minutes gradually. He won’t be able to play straight for 90 minutes anytime soon. But the fact that he is training, the fact that he is with us, the fact that he is getting closer to a comeback is exciting for everyone. »
