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Chelsea star confirms he will miss the start of next season through injury
KURT ZOUMA has admitted he will not recover in time for the beginning of next season.
Zouma landed awkwardly after jumping for a header, seriously damaging his knee
Zouma suffered a horrific knee injury during Chelsea's clash with Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in February.
The 21-year-old ruptured his anterior crucial ligament (ACL) which saw him miss the rest of the Premier League campaign as well as Euro 2016.
And while the France international is back doing some running and kicking a ball, he has conceded that the new season will come too soon for him.
"We have the squad to do it.
"Unfortunately, I cannot get back to France to see any games live because of my rehabilitation.”