Conte confirms Kenedy is not in his plans

Antonio Conte has admitted that Kenedy is not a part of his plans for the upcoming 2017/18 season.

The Italian manager, as quoted by the Evening Standard, confirmed his view on the Brazilian and regretfully stated that he would have no involvement in his squad’s plans this season.

I think that Kenedy last season didn’t play before he went on loan to Watford. He only played 10 minutes.When he went back with Chelsea (in January) he played only twice.

Kenedy was recently sent home early from Chelsea’s pre-season tour of the Far East after making inappropriate, offensive comments on social media. This has only further forced Conte’s hand, and he is keen to offload him this summer.

The promising youngster spent a chunk of last season on loan at Watford in the search for consistent first-team football. However, he failed to really make an impression on Walter Mazzarri and therefore struggled to cement his place in the starting line-up.

For him, his development, it is important to find the right solution for him to play regularly.

When he returned to Stamford Bridge in January, though, he played just 94 minutes; an insufficient total for a young player aiming to make his mark on the Premier League.