Chelsea need to seriously think about Kante replacement, even if rumours are false

We’re into week 2 of the international break now, which is when news really begins to run dry.

The story doing the rounds in the last couple of days to keep people entertained is that N’Golo Kante isn’t happy at Chelsea, and wants to leave – perhaps as soon as January.

We have serious doubt about how true that story may be, but the fact is that Chelsea need to seriously think about moving on from Kante whether or not he wants to leave.

His injury issues have increased steadily over his time at the club, and as he reaches 30 it’s time to think about the future.

While we’ve stocked up all over the pitch in the transfer window this summer, the one position we didn’t manage to strengthen was in defensive midfield, and the next time Kante gets injured we will be short e player of his type.

So whatever happens in January and next summer, the wheels need to be in motion for a Kante replacement.

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