Conte: Kante is important player

CAIRO – 4 November 2017: N'Golo Kante faces a fitness test to make Chelsea's squad against Manchester United on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, Antonio Conte said on Friday.

"He's progressing well... we also have tomorrow, and then I'll take the best decision for him and the team. We are talking about an important player," the Italian coach told a news conference.

"If a period is positive, it's easy to have confidence. But in this moment, when you're struggling, it's important to show our character, to face the problem in the right way," he said.

"I'm happy to work with my players. In this season, we are struggling a lot. We'll see if you're a winner or a loser."

"It's not important – the relationship. I don't like to speak about other situations. I have respect for the job. He's an opponent... after the game, it'll be the same. I have respect for his job... he must have respect for mine."