Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed that Kurt Zouma will be given time as he steps up his recovery from an ACL injury sustained last February.

The Frenchman's injury was initially expected to keep him sidelined for six months, but the 21-year-old last month suggested a return to action before the end of 2016 was more realistic.

Conte said at the Blues Austrian training camp: "We know Zouma is recovering but he needs time. It's important we don't push him."