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Kante returns to contact training at Chelsea & could figure in fight for top-four finish

N’Golo Kante has joined full contact training at Chelsea, with it possible that the France international could now play a part in the Blues’ remaining Premier League fixtures.

Doubts had been cast over the midfielder’s involvement in the nine games Frank Lampard’s side still have to take in this season.

That is because he had been granted compassionate leave to remain away from Cobham due to fears regarding his health during the coronavirus crisis.

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Kante played no part in phase one of a return to training that initially saw any contact between players and staff ruled out.