Chelsea worry for Conte as 'fatigued' Christensen is sent back by Denmark
CHELSEA could have been dealt a huge blow after Andreas Christensen was sent home for being too tired and lacking fitness from international duty.
The defender has become one of the first names of Antonio Contes team-sheet this campaign.
Antonio Conte has a huge worry over defender Andreas Christensen.
Christensen joined up with the Denmark squad this week for their friendly clashes against Chile and Sweden ahead of this summers World Cup.
But the 21-year-old has been sent back to Stamford Bridge over concerns of fatigue.
Danish boss Age Hareide said: "Andreas Christensen has been sent home to London.
"We do not want to take any risks with him.
Denmark have sent the star back to Chelsea after deeming him too fatigued for international duty.
The Blues will now be sweating over his fitness as they prepare for a crunch few weeks.
"We have called up Peter Ankersen and Lasse Nielsen, so we are adequately covered in defence.
"I cannot say exactly what is wrong with Christensen, but it is a little fatigue.
"It's not serious, but it can be.
It is a bit frustrating because we would have liked to trial him in both central defence and as a defensive midfielder.".
Not only is the news bad for Christensen but it will have Conte worried too.
The Blues face a crunch month ahead as they aim to secure a top four place plus FA Cup success.
They tackle Tottenham, who are currently five points ahead of fifth-placed Chelsea, in their first game back after the international break.
Then later in April they face Southampton at Wembley in the cup semi-final.
Andreas Christensen will now miss Denmarks two friendly matches over the next week.
Antonio Conte is preparing his side to face Tottenham next weekend.
Christensen has played 36 matches for Contes men after being promoted to the first-team squad last summer.
The centre-back had previously impressed during a two-year loan spell with German side Borussia Monchengladbach.
The star has won 14 caps for his country and scored once.
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