Chelsea manager Graham Potter confirms Reece James and N’Golo Kante will see experts in the coming days to determine their chances of departure World cup next month.
England right-back James limped with a knee injury during the Blues’ 2-0 win against AC Milan in midweek, with reports in the English media that the 22-year-old faces against time to be fit for Qatar. Race suggested.
“He is due to see a specialist over the weekend. Until we get that information, I might add, unfortunately, the rest will be just speculation,” said Potter on James, who played the right-wing back for England. He had established himself as the first choice for Gareth Southgate.
“Yesterday he didn’t feel too bad, but you never know until you get these things checked out. We’ll wait and see. There’s no point in looking at the doomsday scenario just yet, let us investigate and Then you need to move on.”
Kante hasn’t played since August and has suffered a setback in his return from a hamstring injury.
The midfielder was crucial to France’s success in Russia four years ago and would be a major drawback to Didier Deschamps’ side.
“He’s due to see a consultant over the weekend. It’s a shock, it’s not good news, but there’s nothing more I can give you at this stage,” Potter said.
Kante has struggled with injury problems over the past two years and Potter believes both club and country need to be careful in managing his fitness.
“Historically things have happened that are a concern, so we need to get to the bottom of it,” he said on Kante’s injury record.
“It’s a setback at this stage of his rehab which is worrying but we can only get the right diagnosis, get the right counselling, and try and help him get fully fit and enjoy his football.” “
Potter also confirmed that Wesley Fofana is unlikely to play for Chelsea ahead of the World Cup due to a knee injury, limiting his chances of making the France team.
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