Although N'Golo Kante returned to Chelsea for training earlier this week, the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner has now reportedly decided he will not train under the current circumstances.
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The French midfielder was spotted on the club's training ground this week, but has been granted compassionate leave amid the uncertainty following the coronavirus outbreak in England.
Kante is said to be worried about his health and has been given permission to stay away from training, despite having attended on Tuesday.
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According to Sky Sports, the former Leicester City star is nervous about contracting COVID-19, as is the case with Watford captain Troy Deeney, who recently stated his reasons for not going back to training this week.
The 31-year-old brought up certain studies that show that the virus affects people of various ethnicities differently, and that his newly born son has had breathing issues, and therefore does not want to put his life in jeopardy.
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As for Kante, it is claimed that manager Frank Lampard has backed his player's stance on the matter, and will not force him to report for training.
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