Chelsea duo N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic have returned to group coaching forward of the Blues’ conflict with Leeds United on Saturday (March 4). The pair have been sidelined with accidents however may give Graham Potter a significant increase by returning to the crew.
Kante has been out of motion since August with a hamstring harm. He has featured simply twice throughout competitions. The French midfielder’s absence has been felt, with the Blues missing a midfield anchor. In the meantime, Pulisic suffered a knee harm initially of January. The American winger has made 21 appearances, scoring one purpose and offering two assists.
Chelsea have confirmed on their official web site that the duo have been again in crew coaching on Monday (February 27). Potter’s aspect returned to coaching after a dismal 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (February 26).
The Night Customary studies that the Blues are hopeful of Pulisic having the ability to function in opposition to Leeds on Saturday. In the meantime, Kante will want extra time to get again to full health after spending a lot time on the sidelines.
However, the information of the pair returning is huge for Chelsea, who’re enduring a torrid season.
They’re tenth within the league, trailing fourth-placed Tottenham by 11 factors. Potter has handled an harm disaster since taking up final September. Nonetheless, solely Armando Broja and Edouard Mendy are the gamers that may stay sidelined following Kante and Pulisic’s return to health.
Chelsea are reportedly making ready to promote Marc Cucurella in the summertime
Cucurella joined Chelsea from Potter’s former aspect Brighton & Hove Albion final summer time for £60 million. Nonetheless, the Spanish left-back has struggled at Stamford Bridge. He has made 26 appearances, offering two assists and serving to the aspect maintain eight clear sheets. His performances have been in stark distinction to his debut season within the Premier League with Brighton. He was named the Seagulls’ Participant of the Yr for the 2021-22 marketing campaign.
In accordance with 90min, the Blues are making ready to place Cucurella up on the market in the summertime. This might come as a shock given his lack of time on the membership. Alongside this, the Spaniard additionally gives competitors to Ben Chilwell at left-back, the latter is tormented by fixed harm points.
Cucurella signed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge final summer time. He was joined by his former supervisor Potter in September however the pair haven’t been capable of rediscover the shape they discovered collectively on the Amex Stadium.
