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title: "Kante to miss at least three weeks through injury"
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author: "Alex Turk"
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published: "2020-02-19T16:19:11Z"
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# Kante to miss at least three weeks through injury

Chelsea have been dealt a major blow ahead of the weekend’s monumental clash against Tottenham Hotspur, with N’Golo Kante set to be absent for that game and a few others too.

The dynamic Frenchman was forced off after just 12 minutes in Monday’s [disappointing 2-0 defeat](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51439302) against Manchester United.

Following the game, Frank Lampard explained that Kante’s injury “doesn’t look good” and now [L’Equipe](https://lequipe.fr/) claim that results from Kante’s medical examination aren’t positive.

In Wednesday’s paper, it’s claimed that Kante has suffered a small tear to his adductor muscle and as such, will miss at least three weeks of action.

### READ CHELSEA VERDICT

A player of Kante’s quality will always be missed but now I think it’s up Lampard to change the system to try to tactically thwart Spurs.

Lampard could insert either Mason Mount or Ross Barkley into his [preferred 4-3-3 system](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/15/Show/England-Chelsea) alongside Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic.

However, I think Chelsea should revert to the 3-4-2-1 formation which Lampard has used [on four occasions (W3 L1)](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/15/Show/England-Chelsea) in the Premier League this season.

It could see Cesar Azpilicueta drop into a back three, with Reece James and one of Marcos Alonso or Emerson providing width.

Kante and Jorginho could sit in the centre behind three narrow attackers in what I believe would probably be the best way to fill the hole Kante’s absence will create.

There’s also a hint of unpredictability about that formation and it could help Lampard scores another huge win over a Jose Mourinho-managed side.