Kante, who tested negative for the
virus during this week’s first batch of checks, is said to be unconvinced it is
safe to train with his teammates while the pandemic is yet to be subdued in
Britain.
virus during this week’s first batch of checks, is said to be unconvinced it is
safe to train with his teammates while the pandemic is yet to be subdued in
Britain.
Midfielder Kante is understood to have
mostly remained indoors with one of his brothers since the suspension of the
Premier League season on March 13.
mostly remained indoors with one of his brothers since the suspension of the
Premier League season on March 13.
The French World Cup winner joined up
with Frank Lampard’s squad on Tuesday as Chelsea resumed training following the
Premier League’s decision to allow socially distanced sessions.
with Frank Lampard’s squad on Tuesday as Chelsea resumed training following the
Premier League’s decision to allow socially distanced sessions.
But the 29-year-old missed Wednesday’s
small group practice with the blessing of Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, who is
reported to have allowed him to train at home on compassionate leave.
small group practice with the blessing of Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, who is
reported to have allowed him to train at home on compassionate leave.
Black and ethnic minorities are at
greater risk of serious illness if they contract the virus, according to the
Office for National Statistics.
greater risk of serious illness if they contract the virus, according to the
Office for National Statistics.
The former Leicester star experienced
a health scare when he collapsed at Chelsea’s training ground two years ago.
a health scare when he collapsed at Chelsea’s training ground two years ago.
Kante’s elder brother Niamh died of a
heart attack shortly before the 2018 World Cup.
heart attack shortly before the 2018 World Cup.
Kante’s decision to stay at home comes
after Watford captain Troy Deeney opted not to join his team for the resumption
of training.
after Watford captain Troy Deeney opted not to join his team for the resumption
of training.
