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Chelsea predicted lineup vs Aston Villa as Graham Potter explains N'Golo Kante role

Graham Potter has said that N'Golo Kante will likely take to the Stamford Bridge pitch for the first time in charge of the Blues as the Frenchman continues his return to fitness. Kante has not featured for Chelsea since the draw with Tottenham in August and last week featured in a friendly to aid his fitness during the international break.

The 32-year-old midfielder made the bench for Chelsea's last match against Everton but still seems unlikely to start as the Blues carefully manage his progress.

Potter said: "We have to manage that as the next stage for us because he's been out for so long. The minutes and building those minutes in the Premier League. He's been training well and he's had some behind closed doors time and he's available in the squad and I'm pretty sure he will be on the pitch at some point tomorrow."

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