UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Kante Is Back For Chelsea

Chelsea mid-fielder, N’Golo Kante is back in the squad for Tuesday’s Champions League game with Ajax.

The French international has made only three starts for the Blues this season following knee, ankle and hamstring problems.

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was visibly delighted when he told the BBC, “We’ve been able to get some work into him, he’s in the squad and he’s available,”

Ross Barkley and Andreas Christensen, who had ankle and thigh injuries respectively, are also back to the squad.

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Michy Batshuayi’s second half goal separated both sides when they met at the Johan Cruyff’s Arena two weeks ago.

Chelsea will be hoping to continue their dominance over Dutch sides as they have won their past three UEFA Champions League matches against Dutch oppositions.

Other matches will see Barcelona host Slavia Prague while Zenit St. Petersburg will confront RB Leipzig.

Napoli will tread tackles with RB Salzburg as Borussia Dortmund host Inter Milan.