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Chelsea ace set for shock return from Premier League rivals
CHELSEA boss Antonio Conte has admitted he is considering ending Nathan Ake’s loan spell at Bournemouth earlier than planned.
Conte disappointed Chelsea's winning run has come to end
Ake has been in fine form for Bournemouth since signing on loan from Chelsea in the summer.
The defender - who spent last season on loan at Watford - has helped the Cherries up to ninth in the Premier League table.
His fine form has prompted speculation that Conte could bring him back to Stamford Bridge this month.
Chelsea could recall Nathan Ake from his loan spell with Bournemouth
Nathan Ake scored the winner as Bournemouth beat Liverpool last month
And the Blues boss has now confirmed he is considering a recall for the 21-year-old.
“Ake is a really good player and now in the last five games he's started to play with Bournemouth and is playing every game,” Conte said.
“Honestly, I'm evaluating his situation, because Ake could be an interesting opportunity in this window, yes, for us.”
John Terry is likely to leave Chelsea at the end of the season
Chelsea are looking for defensive options with John Terry likely to leave at the end of the season.
The Blues are next in action against Peterborough in the FA Cup tomorrow (3pm).
Bournemouth, meanwhile, go up against Millwall this afternoon (3pm).
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