French Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kanté was released after half an hour of play against Leicester on Tuesday, apparently suffering from a muscle injury, eleven days before the Champions League final against City.
The world champion left the field in the 32nd minute of a crucial match in the C1 race for Chelsea 4th and last virtual qualifier, against Leicester (3rd).
At the end of the first period largely dominated by the Blues, the score was 0-0.
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Kanté was replaced by Mateo Kovacic, after sparing his efforts while his replacement warmed up.
He left the pitch without limping or showing any sign that they were in particular pain, but this physical glitch, as his side play in the Champions League final against Manchester City on May 29, is worrying for Thomas Tuchel's side. .
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