The “Kante” Problem That Chelsea Boss Frank Lampard Faces At Present

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has a tough job on his hands but the former Blues midfielder also has a few difficult choices to make as in which positions to play his best players. One player that needs to be fit in at the right position is World Cup-winning French midfielder N’golo Kante who seems to be extremely flexible without any complaints but Lampard needs to get the most out of his resources that are available at his disposal.

There was a reason Kante has been such a prominent figure for Chelsea over the past few seasons since his arrival from Leicester City back in the summer of 2016. The combative defensive midfielder was exceptional for the Foxes and played a pivotal role for them when they won the Premier League under Claude Puel in one of the most unexpected title-winning seasons.

Image result for lampard

Following his move to Chelsea in a £32m deal, Kante won the Premier League in his first season with the Blues under Antonio Conte. But following Conte’s departure the next season Maurizio Sarri had a different role for Kante. Sarri brought his understudy Jorginho from Napoli along with him to Stamford Bridge and the Italian midfielder was deployed in Kante’s original position which meant that Kante was displaced from his defensive position. Kante was then used as a box to box midfielder and slightly higher up the pitch and the humble Frenchman did his job exceedingly well considering that he wasn’t a natural in that position.

But with Lampard’s appointment, it seems that the 41-year-old prefers playing with two defensive midfielders meaning he can get the best out of both his key players in the center of the pitch due to the formation that he chooses.

While speaking to reporters, Lampard was asked which position is best suited for Kante and the Chelsea boss replied by saying, “Well, in midfield obviously. I think it is been a discussion that is probably been over-talked at times last year and that was me watching it from the outside. But when I think of N’Golo Kante, the important thing for me – and all my midfield – is that we have the flexibility and nobody is pinned down to an absolute structure. “

Image result for kante

Kante was phenomenal against Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup and against Leicester City is well putting in a commendable shift in the center of the park and Lampard further explained, “I think we saw elements of that against Liverpool where the players have the freedom to use their attributes. So the idea that he wins the ball probably as well as anyone in world football does not mean he has to sit in front of the back four and do that. He also has too much in his game, to drive forward with the ball, to leave midfield areas to win the ball back high up the pitch. So that’s what I want to give him the freedom to do.”

Chelsea travels to Carrow Road on this weekend as they prepare to face Championship winners Norwich City.

Related Posts

Manchester United Want The 18-year-old Argentine Whizkid

Manchester United Want The 18-year-old Argentine Whizkid

Manchester United seems to be making strides in their pursuit of Boca Juniors’ rising star, Aaron Anselmino. According to Sport Witness, Ole’s story suggests that the club has set their…

Read more
Manchester United Want The 16-year-old Argentine Sensation

Manchester United Want The 16-year-old Argentine Sensation

Manchester United News: In the buzzing world of European football, Manchester United’s radar is locked onto Franco Mastantuono, a rising Argentine star, despite the looming shadows of Real Madrid and…

Read more
Viktor Gyokeres

Is Viktor Gyokeres Moving To Arsenal Or Chelsea?

Viktor Gyokeres, the 25-year-old standout from Sporting CP, has become the center of attention for Arsenal and Chelsea in their upcoming transfer battles. According to reports from Correio da Manhã…

Read more
Arsenal Has Come Up With A Big Deal For Ethan Nwaneri

Arsenal Has Come Up With A Big Deal For Ethan Nwaneri

In recent news, Ethan Nwaneri, a rising talent in English football, has garnered attention from top clubs like Chelsea and Manchester City. Reports from Football Insider suggest that Arsenal is…

Read more
Is Trent Alexander-arnold Moving To Real Madrid From Liverpool?

Is Trent Alexander-arnold Moving To Real Madrid From Liverpool?

Real Madrid‘s interest in Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a hot topic lately. Recent reports suggest that Los Blancos are eyeing the talented defender for a transfer, but any move…

Read more
Liverpool Set To Offer €25m To Sign The PSV Winger

Liverpool Set To Offer €25m To Sign The PSV Winger

Liverpool is gearing up to potentially secure Johan Bakayoko, the winger from PSV Eindhoven, in a summer transfer deal worth €25 million. The Reds have had their eye on Bakayoko…

Read more