In a recent interview following Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Sheffield United last weekend (via Birmingham Live), Frank Lampard provided a positive update on N’Golo Kante’s medical condition when he said, “I’m hoping N’Golo will be back for Wolves. The medical team have said to me that with no setbacks he should be, and that will be a big boost.”
Kante’s Incredible Career At Stamford Bridge
The French midfield ace has missed each of his team’s last two Premier League matches against Norwich City and Sheffield United respectively due to injury. Hence, his potential return after the international break will be a positive bit of news for the Pensioners as they try to turn their fortunes around for the better in the English top-flight.
Kante has been an influential member of the Chelsea team since he joined the West Londoners from Leicester City in the summer of 2016. He has gone on to make 145 appearances for the Pensioners, scoring eight goals while grabbing seven assists across multiple competitions.
However, the Frenchman is renowned for his ability to protect the backline as evidenced by his average of 2.1 tackles, 1.2 interceptions and 0.7 clearances per game in the top tier of England last season (stats via whoscored).
The Paris-born midfielder has previously won the Premier League title once each with Leicester City and Chelsea, so he knows what it takes to taste success in English football. He was also a vital member of the France national side that won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia last summer.
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Kante has represented his nation in 38 international fixtures while scoring one goal for them in the process. The 28-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders in world football. He has decent pace in his locker, which helps him cover a lot of ground while his stamina levels are second to none in the Premier League. The French talent is a tireless worker and can make some crucial interceptions for his side in the middle of the park.
Kante Set To Return Vs Wolves: Big Boost For Lampard?
Kante hardly gives away the ball and can assume the duties of a box to box midfielder as well if needed. Hence, his availability for the Wolves clash will be a massive boost for the Pensioners and their chances of earning a favourable run of results after the international break.
