N'Golo Kante: Frank Lampard to give World Cup winner freedom in Chelsea midfield
The HinduCriticism of Maurizio Sarri's handling of N'Golo Kante will not stop Frank Lampard from using the Chelsea midfielder in very much the same manner. The World Cup winner contributed four goals in the Premier League last season but pundits and fans alike called for him to be restored to the position in which he previously shone for Leicester City and the Blues. WATCH | Chelsea doesn't need a 'big statement' win, says Kante Lampard resisted those pleas when he named Kante in a slightly more advanced area for the UEFA Super Cup loss to Liverpool on Wednesday, believing predecessor Sarri to have the right idea. Chelsea faces Kante's former club Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday, its first match at Stamford Bridge under head coach Lampard.