N'Golo Kante is set to make his return from injury in Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The 28-year-old has not featured for the Blues since October 6 with the midfielder ordered to rest in a bid to cure a series of injuries which have undermined his season to date.
Kante’s latest groin complaint follows knee, ankle and hamstring problems which have restricted him to just six appearances in all competitions this season.
But he was fit enough to make the bench in Tuesday’s Champions League win over Ajax and is set to replace Jorginho, who is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Watford last weekend.
Mason Mount and Ross Barkley have both been included in Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad despite the pair suffering ankle injuries. The severity of Mount’s injury is yet to be determined while Barkley was training earlier this week. His availability is not yet clear.
Andreas Christensen (hamstring) is expected to be available for selection but Antonio Rudiger (pelvis) is out until after the international break.
Predicted Chelsea XI (4-3-3): Kepa, Azpilicueta, Tomori, Zouma, Emerson; Kovacic, Kante, Mount; Willian, Abraham, Pulisic
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