Conte will not rush back ‘frustrated’ Drinkwater
Danny Drinkwater is frustrated by having to wait to make his Chelsea debut, but boss Antonio Conte says it is right to be cautious with the midfielder’s return from injury.
The 27-year-old joined from Leicester City on the final day of the summer transfer window but suffered a calf injury in training soon after and is yet to play.
With N’Golo Kante also injured, Conte is short of central midfielders, but is refusing to rush Drinkwater.
“He is progressing well,” Conte said. “But after 35-40 days we must have patience and wait for the right moment.
“The player is frustrated for this situation because he wants to play.
“He has started to work, not with us but he has started to work in part of the session.
“It is important to progress well and improve his physical conditions. If I try to put him on the pitch I risk to have a player without a good fitness and then risk another injury.”
