UEFA Champions League: Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter offers N’Golo Kante harm replace

Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter has confirmed that N’Golo Kante suffered a contemporary setback together with his hamstring harm and can miss Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League conflict in opposition to AC Milan. Potter additionally confirmed that winger Hakim Ziyech did not journey with the crew as a consequence of a sore throat.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 11, 2022 15:01 IST

Potter confirms Kante and Ziyech absence from AC Milan recreation (AP)

By India Today Web Desk: Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter has confirmed that N’Golo Kante suffered a contemporary setback together with his hamstring harm and can miss Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League conflict in opposition to AC Milan. Potter additionally confirmed that winger Hakim Ziyech did not journey with the crew as a consequence of a sore throat.

Kante has been out of motion since Chelsea’s draw in opposition to native rivals Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League. Potter stated the France midfielder didn’t journey to Italy after having a response in coaching.

“Hakim is ill, and N’Golo we’re just waiting on. He had a reaction in training. So we’re just waiting for news of that. Well, it’s not ideal, and it is disappointing for him and us. So we have to wait and see the extent of it and go from there,” stated Potter.

The English supervisor additionally confirmed Ziyech’s absence from Chelsea’s match at San Siro within the UEFA Champions League.

“Hakim’s got a sore throat, so that’s why he didn’t travel,” Potter added.

The former Brighton supervisor stated Chelsea must negate AC Milan’s house benefit, and that he is trying ahead to a unbelievable match between two evenly-matched groups.

“Well, that’s our challenge. That’s what we have to try to do. You’re right, it is an incredible place here, and it will be a completely different game. AC Milan will try to use the home advantage as we did last week. These are two good teams, two evenly-matched teams. So it will be a fantastic game, and I’m looking forward to it,” stated Potter.

Finally, Potter additionally touched upon Thiago Silva’s contract state of affairs, saying it is all within the palms of the Brazilian centre-back.

“I think the decision is Thiago’s. I’ve been here three or four weeks. I see his qualities. He’s an incredible person, an incredible player. The level he can play at, the performance level he can reach, and the respect he has throughout the game is just incredible. All I can do is try and help him enjoy his football here, be part of a winning team and all of the rest is something for him and the club to think about,” Potter added.

Chelsea will lock horns with AC Milan on the San Siro as each golf equipment look to cement their spots within the knockout phases of the UEFA Champions League.