Kante could start on Saturday after recent injury problems.
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Joe Krishnan31 July 2020

Frank Lampard has confirmed N'Golo Kante and Willian will be in the Chelsea squad for the FA Cup Final against Arsenal on Saturday.

Kante hasn't featured for the Blues since July 4 after the 3-0 win over Watford, missing the FA Cup semi-final victory over Manchester United and the final three matches of the league campaign.

The 29-year-old has made just 20 league starts after being hampered by injury this season and was sidelined with a hamstring problem in his latest setback.

But the France international has recovered in time to make himself available for the Blues ahead of their evening clash against Arsenal at Wembley.

Chelsea will monitor Kante's fitness before Lampard makes a final decision on his team, with winger Willian also set to return in time for the clash.

Double boost: Kante and Willian have been included in Chelsea's FA Cup final squad  Photo: Reuters
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The Brazilian had been in the Chelsea starting line-up for every game since the Premier League restart but was absent for their final game against Wolves, with Mason Mount starting in his place.

But both players will return to the squad after getting back to full fitness ahead of their penultimate game of the season.

"Yes, Kante and Willian are in the squad and we will see if they are fit enough to be involved," Lampard said in a news conference via video link.

Lampard will be forced to do without attacking midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who has been ruled out after picking up a knock in training.

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