Frank Lampard hails N’Golo Kante, reveals what he’s doing to keep midfielder fit after injury-plagued 2019-20 season

Frank Lampard has hailed ‘incredible’ N’Golo Kante following Chelsea’s 4-1 victory over Sheffield United on Saturday.

New signing Hakim Ziyech had received most of the plaudits after a stunning display but Lampard thinks Kante also played a vital role in the game.

He said: “He’s shown in the last couple of games he’s played he is N’Golo Kante.

“His attributes are incredible, he can play various positions in midfield, he has energy, the ability to win the ball back but also his ability on the ball. That is sometimes underrated.”

Lampard says Chelsea are reaping the rewards of carefully handling N’Golo Kante’s fitness.

The French midfielder struggled with injury during a stop-start 2019-20 season and his role within the team has come under close scrutiny since.

Lampard said: “I have made big steps to try and manage his training and games, and making sure we attempt to keep him as fit and ready for games as we can. I’m pleased he is fit now and we will keep managing that.”

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