Chelsea boss Antonio Conte fears Sunday's clash with Manchester United could be too soon for N'Golo Kante's return.

Kante missed last night's Champions League humiliation at Roma as he recovers from a hamstring strain suffered earlier this month. The Frenchman returned to training last Friday.

A downbeat Conte admits Kante could also miss Sunday's showdown against Manchester United.

He said: "After an important muscular problem, it would be stupid to risk it, so when Kante feels at 100 per cent, he will return to playing."

After the defeat at Roma, Chelsea's Champions League hopes hang by a thread.

Chelsea now have to win in Qarabag on November 22 - three days before their Premier League trip to Liverpool.

They then face what could be a defining clash against Atletico for second spot on December 5.