Champions League final: Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy likely to be fit to start vs Manchester City

Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has recovered from bruised ribs which he sustained in the Premier League while midfielder N’Golo Kante has shaken off his latest hamstring problem.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to start with N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy as the duo have reportedly regained full fitness for Saturday night’s UEFA Champions League final against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

Goalkeeper Mendy has recovered from bruised ribs which he sustained in the Premier League closing loss at Aston Villa on Sunday. Midfielder Kante has shaken off his latest hamstring problem.

There was a scare for City in training on Friday when midfielder lkay Gündoan collided with captain Fernandinho. But Gündoan is not being said to have a serious injury.

Manchester City and Chelsea meet in an all-English final in Porto on May 29. City are looking to win the competition for the first time and is making its debut in the final.

It would be a third title, though, for Guardiola, who won it twice with Barcelona (2009, 2011).

Chelsea on the other hand, are seeking a second Champions League title, after 2012, which is the last time the team was in the final.

Thomas Tuchel is the first manager to reach the final with different clubs in successive seasons, having lost with Paris Saint-Germain last year.

The 2021 Champions League final was moved to Porto from Istanbul because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic.