Frank Lampard issues N'Golo Kante injury update ahead of Lille Champions League clash

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said that N'Golo Kante could have a chance of facing Lille in the Champions League. The midfielder missed the match against Brighton & Hove Albion, as he suffered a hamstring scare. "Yes, it's an awareness. I didn't want to take the risk," Lampard said in his post-match press conference. "I spoke to N'Golo about it, he's so important for us - we know that - but he's had a difficult pre-season. "It's been difficult for us but mainly for him to get going because of the break up of his pre-season as his injury carried over from last year, so it wasn't right to risk it today." Then when asked if Kante could return against Lille next week, Lampard added: "Yes, he could have a chance for Lille."

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