Chelsea's Kante is more than a defensive midfielder, says Lampard


  • Football
  • Saturday, 09 Nov 2019

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton v Chelsea - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - October 6, 2019 Chelsea's N'Golo Kante celebrates scoring their third goal with Jorginho Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

(Reuters) - Chelsea's N'Golo Kante is much more than a pure defensive midfielder and manager Frank Lampard hopes to reap the rewards of his other qualities now he is fit again.

Lampard confirmed Kante, who has been plagued with injuries this season and started only three league games for Chelsea, had shaken off a groin problem to be available for Saturday's match against Crystal Palace.

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