Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has explained recalling Nathan Ake from his Bournemouth loan.

Ake recently returned from a loan spell at Bournemouth.

"Nathan came back to us because I evaluated his situation and our situation, he's a good reinforcement for us because he can play in different positions," the Blues boss explained.

"In the last one-and-a-half years he has improved a lot and now he's ready to play for Chelsea, his club, stay with us and help us. This is the second week he's worked with us and he's starting to understand our way of football. I'm pleased to have him."