Antonio Conte has revealed that Victor Moses could return from injury in time to face Liverpool next weekend.
Moses has been sidelined since suffering a serious hamstring injury in the 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in October.
His absence has robbed Conte of his first-choice right wing-back, with defender Cesar Azpilicueta often being forced to fill in for the Nigerian while Davide Zappacosta took on Moses’ duties in the 4-0 win over West Brom on Saturday.
Chelsea have a busy week ahead with a trip to face Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday and to Anfield to take on Liverpool next Saturday.
And Conte revealed that victor should make his matchday squad for the clash with Jurgen Klopp’s side, with the 26-year-old set to return to full training on Sunday.
Speaking after the win against West Brom at the Hawthorns, Conte said: “Victor is progressing well and I hope to have him back from tomorrow, for the game after Qarabag
“It’s important to have all the senior players in good form without injuries.”
Chelsea Manager, Antonio Conte has delivered an update on the progress of wing-back Victor Moses, who is current recuperating from an hamstring injury.
Chelsea wing-back, Victor Moses has hailed his team-mate, (Azpilicueta’s) influence over his adaptation to a more defensive role after being nominated for individual honours.
It has been a transformative year for Victor Moses and Chelsea.
Antonio Conte’s decision to convert the Nigerian into a wing-back early in the 2016-17 campaign was instrumental in both driving the Blues to a Premier League title and also reviving Moses’ Stamford Bridge career.
It has been a transformative year for Victor Moses and Chelsea.
Antonio Conte’s decision to convert the Nigerian into a wing-back early in the 2016-17 campaign was instrumental in both driving the Blues to a Premier League title and also reviving Moses’ Stamford Bridge career.
Having already been nominated for the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Player of the Year award, Moses has now been named one of the top-five players from his continent as voting for the BBC’s African Player of the Year prize opens.
It is an honour that has previously been bestowed upon former Chelsea greats Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel.
“Yes, it is amazing,” Moses told Goal in an exclusive interview. “I am pleased with the position I am in today. My manager and team-mates helped me and encouraged me.
“It shows how hard I worked last year but it isn’t about being nominated but winning [the award]. Whatever the outcome is, I know that I have had a great year at the club and with the national team as well.
“I was part of the first African team to qualify for the World Cup as well which was good for us. I am pleased to follow in [the former Chelsea players’] footsteps; now I want to take my football to the next level.
“Every season I want to be the best I can to be Africa’s best player. I will do the best I can.
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The contributions of Victor Moses and Leon Balogun have been recognized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as pivotal to Nigeria’s successful 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel should feature in the two training sessions lined up for the national team on Wednesday have finally linked up with his teammates in Rabat, Morocco.
Antonio Conte ‘s Chelsea will be looking to close in on the top three with a win when they take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
Chelsea star Victor Moses is among two Nigeria stars in the running to be named African Player of the Year 2017, the other being Bursaspor defender William Troost-Ekong.
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has stated that his former club is struggling defensively due to Victor Moses and N’golo Kante’s absence.
