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Tuchel hopes Pulisic, Kante return unscathed from international duty

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November 6, 2021 Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger and manager Thomas Tuchel after the match REUTERS

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel hopes Christian Pulisic and N'Golo Kante return from the international break unscathed as he says the pair are not 100% ready despite being called up by France and the United States.

Kante has just returned from an injury layoff, playing 85 minutes for the league leaders in their 1-1 draw with Burnley at the weekend, while Pulisic has played only four times in all competitions this season due to an ankle injury.

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