The Spanish striker missed yesterday’s disastrous 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace, but Conte is hoping he will be fit enough to play against the Italians on Wednesday.
Victor Moses, who limped off yesterday, is definitely out, however, and N’Golo Kante is also doubtful again.
But whoever plays will get a wake-up call from Conte before they do.
“We have to find the will to fight,” he warned.
“We will need to give 150 per cent, not just 100 per cent, because this season is not going to be easy.
“I don’t like to lose. My players have to change things in the next game and be positive.
“The balance is very important if you want to win and today (against Crystal Palace) it was poor. I need to find a solution.”