Chelsea manager Graham Potter has said that N’Golo Kante will not play against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge in London in the Premier League this weekend, as quoted in Football.London.
Potter’s Chelsea will take on Wolves at home in the league on Saturday afternoon.
The Wanderers are on the hunt for a new manager following the recent dismissal of Bruno Lage.
Potter has said that France international midfielder Kante will not play against Wolves.
The 31-year-old is on the sidelines with injury at the moment.
The former Leicester City midfielder has made two appearances in the Premier League for Chelsea so far this season.
Graham Potter on N’Golo Kante for Chelsea v Wolverhampton Wanderers
Potter said: “Wesley knee is not as bad as we thought so that is good.
“It will be a few weeks I think but considerably better than it could be. It’s a possibility [to play before World Cup].
“[Kante] is doing more integration with the team but still not ready.”
Encouraging for Wolves
N’Golo Kante is one of the best central midfielders in the world and, when fit and available, he is an important player for Chelsea.
Chelsea are a better team with Kante in it, and since he will not play against Wolves, it is positive news for the Wanderers.
Wolves are really struggling at the moment, and they will have a better chance of winning or drawing with Chelsea without the £290,000 (Spotrac) Kante on the pitch.
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