Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel explains reason for ‘hope’ over N’Golo Kante hamstring injury
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thomas Tuchel hopes N’Golo Kante has avoided injury by coming off early during Chelsea’s crucial 2-1 Premier League win over Leicester. Toni Rudiger’s bundled goal and Jorginho’s penalty helped Chelsea see off Leicester, to avenge Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat and inch the Blues towards a top-four league finish. “We are a different team with and without NG, but we can also manage to adapt.” Win at Villa on Sunday and Chelsea will book a top-four finish and qualification for next term’s Champions League. “Now is not the time for celebrations or praise; it’s three points but only three points and the job is not yet done.” open image in gallery Chelsea leapfrogged Leicester, who face Tottenham on the final day when they will require a victory to push into Champions League qualification.