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N'Golo Kante set to hand Thomas Tuchel a boost and return for Chelsea against in-form Burnley... as new boss reveals he has waited 'many years' to work with the Frenchman

Daily Mail | January 29, 2021

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N'Golo Kante will be fit to return for Chelsea's Premier League clash with Burnley on Sunday.

The France midfielder has shaken off his latest hamstring concern, and could feature for the first time under new manager Thomas Tuchel in what would be a huge boost.

German coach Tuchel could rotate his personnel from Wednesday's goalless draw with Wolves, but is likely to reprise the 3-4-2-1 formation and work Kante into his plans.

N'Golo Kante is back in Chelsea training and will return to face Burnley at the weekend

News of Kante's return will be music to the ears of former PSG and Borussia Dortmund coach Tuchel, who recently revealed he has been waiting 'many years' to have the chance to manage Kante.

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