Kante, James, Christensen: Chelsea team news ahead of Saturday's Fulham clash

Chelsea are set to face Fulham on Saturday at Craven Cottage, with a clean bill of health as revealed by Frank Lampard at his press conference on Thursday. And After a run of just one win in six Premier League games, Blues boss is sure to pick a strong side for the local derby. So here is the recent team news ahead of west London derby. Reece James was a major doubt for the trip to Craven Cottage, earlier this week. However, the 21-year-old right-back should be back in contention after Lampard confirmed his return on Thursday. The young defender has nailed down the right-back slot this season replacing experienced club captain Cesar Azpilicueta, who has been filling in for the past three outings. Following a two-week absence from the team Andreas Christensen is looking like he is ready for a recall to the side should Lampard require his services. Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva seem to be the preferred pairing for the Blues, but the option of resting and rotating his defenders will be a boost for Lampard. N'Golo Kante was not available for selection against Morecambe in the FA Cup last Sunday weekend after a hamstring issue picked up in the 3-1 defeat against Manchester City on January 3. The French midfielder is suspended anyway for the game so he wouldn't have played but Lampard revealed that Kante has recovered and is set to return to training on Friday. Source- Football.London Join us on Telegram!

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