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Chelsea are looking to lift the Champions League trophy again this season, although they have been experiencing some problems early in the group stage. During the last hours, DT Thomas Tuchel reported that N’Golo Kanté will not be part of the squad that will travel to face Juventus, since he contracted coronavirus.
“N’Golo has tested positive for COVID-19 and will have to serve a quarantine. For that reason he was not during training today”, Revealed the German coach on Tuesday at a press conference. The news also raises concern in the fans, since the time of confinement of the steering wheel will be long.
According to the health measures of the United Kingdom, any person who has contracted the disease, will have to spend 10 days away from the activities that they usually carry out. That is to say, for the times, he will not be able to be in the game against Southampton at the weekend for the Premier League.
In the same contact with the media, Thomas Tuchel was cautious when referring to N’Golo Kanté and vaccination against the coronavirus. “They are all adults who make their decisions. The vaccine is a real protection, I received it, but I don’t see myself in a position to make a recommendation. That would exceed my limit as a coach.”, He added.
“We are not angry or anything with N’Golo Kanté. We only have concern, as with the other players who will not be in the next game. We would like to have everyone”, Concluded the manager of Chelsea. In addition to the French midfielder, Christian Pulisic, Reece James and Mason Mount are all casualties due to injury.
When will Juventus vs. Chelsea?
The Juventus vs. Chelsea at the Allianz Stadium in Turin for date 2 of the group stage of the Champions League will be played this Wednesday, September 29 from 2:00 pm (Peruvian time) in zone H. During the first day, the Italian team they defeated Malmö 1-0 and the English achieved the same result against Zenit.
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