N’Golo Kante has played down suggestions he is struggling in Maurizio Sarri’s system at Chelsea.
The Italian head coach took the unusual decision to remove Kante from his defensive position that has brought so much success to Chelsea during his time at the club.
Instead, Kante is now deployed in a more advanced, box-to-box style role, where he is given far more responsibility in the final third.
The arrival of Jorginho in the summer from Napoli has freed up the Frenchman, with the Italian sitting in front of the defence, dictating play for Chelsea.
Many have raised their concerns about Kante’s role within the side, with the Frenchman required to do far less defensive work.
Speaking about his new role within the Chelsea team while away with the French national team, as reported by the Express, Kante put to bed any rumours about his attitude towards the Italian’s plans.
I am enjoying the role. I try to understand the move and the right players’ combinations. I think we are doing well. We need to keep working and keep improving and I think we can enjoy a good season together.
