Impact Kante contributed defensively as Chelsea fell to Manchester City on Saturday. The midfielder made just one interception and one clearance but his five tackles tied for the team-high total in the loss.
JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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Ties for team-high in tackles Kante made an interception, five tackles (winning four) and a clearance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Manchester City.
Gets minutes Wednesday Kante (COVID-19) played the final 13 minutes of Wednesday's Cup win against Tottenham.
Impact Kante returned to training this week and was well enough to get on the pitch Wednesday, which is a good sign going forward. He'll have a few days to fully recover ahead of Saturday's trip to Manchester City and if all is well, he should be in the XI next to Jorginho in a huge spot.
JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tests positive for COVID-19 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Kante has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup semifinal against Tottenham.
Impact Kante has struggled through injuries for much of this campaign so far and now he's dealing with the COVID-19 virus as well, which will rule him out for at least a week. He will hope to be fit by Chelsea's next Premier League game on Jan. 15 against Manchester City.
JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in draw Kante provided one assist on three chances created during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
Impact Kante assists during Sunday's win, his first of the season. The midfielder isn't much of a major option for fantasy purposes simply due to his role in the team, but the assist is a nice reward for fantasy managers. Next up is a tough trip to Manchester City.
JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Substitute option Wednesday Kante (knee) will be available as a substitute against Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.
Impact It shouldn't come as a surprise to see Kante being eased back into action after suffering a recurrence of his previous knee issue. Still, barring any setbacks, the midfielder may be an option to rejoin the starting XI against Liverpool on Sunday where he figures to offer solid mid-range fantasy value.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Training with squad Kante (knee) participated in first-team training in the lead-up to Wednesday's clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Impact Kante is dealing with a recurrence of a knee problem that previously cost him five matches earlier in the year. When fit, the midfielder has featured heavily in the starting XI, having come off the bench just twice in 12 appearances, but may be better suited to serve as a substitute for a few games in order to ease the workload on his injured knee.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Man City, injury-hit Chelsea back in action in EPL
Premier League title contenders Manchester City and Chelsea are back in action in the latest batch of games in England's top flightDECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers new knee injury Kante was forced off in the 63rd minute Sunday against Aston Villa with a knee injury, reports Simon Johnson of The Athletic.
Impact Unfortunately for Kante, this injury is similar to the one he suffered against Juventus at the end of November when he missed the following three weeks. The midfielder can't seem to stay healthy for an extended period and seems likely to be out until the mid-January contest, assuming he doesn't push through the issue.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Had two shots in return Kante (knee) had two off-target shots, made two tackles (one won) and two interceptions and suffered two fouls during Sunday's scoreless draw against Wolves.
Impact Kante made his return to the team after being sidelined for almost a month with an injury and was very active in the middle of the park. Despite not having his numbers jumping off the sheet, Kante contributed a lot on both ends, even stepping into the opposition's box to finish a couple of plays. Up next for the midfielder is Sunday's visit to Aston Villa.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: EPL top 3 play away; COVID gives Hazard chance
Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea — the top three in the English Premier League — all face away games to complete a truncated round because of COVID-19 outbreaks in many squad...DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will be on bench Thursday Kante (knee) has trained the last two days and will be on the bench Thursday against Everton, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact This is a positive update on Kante, who has been out the last few weeks with a knee issue. His return comes at a nice time, as he'll be able to give some rest to Ruben Loftus-Cheek as well as Jorginho during the busiest time of the season.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hopeful to train next week Kante (knee) is hopeful to train next week, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "Now is a slightly too long break again. We hope he comes back on Tuesday to team training."
Impact Kante has been out since the Nov. 23 contest and it looks like he'll miss at least one more, if not two. While he could train next week, it's hard to see him starting for Thursday's game against Everton given his time away. He'll need to get back his fitness and complete health before being pushed into the XI again.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not training with team Kante (knee) remains out as he's yet to train with the team this week, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact Kante has been out about a week with this injury and it's unknown when he'll be an option again. He could train and be ready as soon as next week, or it could take a couple weeks for him to feel well enough to start. Until then, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is expected to continue in the XI.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Wednesday Kante (knee) will be sidelined for Wednesday's clash with Watford.
Impact Kante has been in and out of the squad this season due to various ailments and will now be unavailable for his ninth match of the year. When fit, the midfielder has started eight of his 10 appearances across all competitions in which he generated two goals on seven shots (four on target), four crosses (zero accurate) and 17 tackles (10 won).
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Man United Kante (knee) is not in Chelsea's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Manchester United.
Impact Kante was injured in Tuesday's Champions League victory against Juventus, and he will miss Sunday's game now as well. Ruben Loftus-Cheek starts in central midfield in his place, but his next opportunity to return will be Wednesday against Watford.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chelsea's Chilwell out at least 6 weeks with ACL injury
Chelsea left back Ben Chilwell will be sidelined for six weeks but could face surgery and a longer layoff if his injured knee doesn’t improveNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doubt to face Man United Kante is a "major doubt" for Sunday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "N'Golo twisted his knee a little bit [against Juventus]. He feels quite...
Impact It's unlikely Kante starts Sunday, as it would be a miracle, according to Tuchel. That leaves Chelsea in a bit of a bind on a short week, but they have loads of depth, as Ruben Loftus-Cheek is an option to enter the XI again next to Jorginho.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Man United, Chelsea advance in CL; Barcelona made to wait
English teams Manchester United and Chelsea have qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League with a game to spareNOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leaves injured Tuesday Kante was forced off in the 38th minute of Tuesday's match against Juventus with an undisclosed injury.
Impact It's yet another injury for Kante, who maybe shouldn't have started twice on a short week. The midfielder has had constant issues in the early season and is now a doubt for Sunday's game against Man United with Ruben Loftus-Cheek an option to enter the XI in his place.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores second goal of season Kante scored a goal while taking three shots (all on goal) and making two interceptions during Saturday's 3-0 win over Leicester City.
Impact Kante found the back of the net in the 28th minute scoring Chelsea's second goal of the match. The goal was the second of the season for the midfielder while his three shots and two interceptions were both team-high totals in the win.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: France, Belgium, Netherlands can qualify for WCup
France, Belgium and the Netherlands have a chance of qualifying for the World Cup in Qatar when they play their next-to-last group games on SaturdayNOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes 85 minutes in draw Kante had one chance created and a tackle won in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Burnley.
Impact Kante went 85 minutes Saturday, as he was subbed late with Chelsea pushing for a goal. The hope is that Kante can get back his fitness over the break to a point where he can start and go full 90s every match, something he hasn't done regularly this season.
NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to be option Saturday Kante was not mentioned by manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of Saturday's match against Burnley after missing the midweek contest.
Impact Kante wasn't risked midweek after playing 64 minutes in the win against Newcastle. He's slowly working back his fitness following a couple injuries in the early season and there's a chance he'll be back in the XI for Saturday's match against Burnley, assuming he feels well enough.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Defender Zouma called up for France's World Cup qualifiers
With Raphael Varane out injured for a few weeks France coach Didier Deschamps recalled Kurt Zouma for upcoming World Cup qualifiersNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaggravates injury Kante (undisclosed) will be out for Tuesday's clash with Malmo and is not a part of the traveling squad.
Impact Kante is out once against after starting at the weekend. It seemed that he had return to full fitness, but evidently something is still bothering the workhorse midfielder. He is one of the best in the world when available, even though he isn't a fantasy producer. His next chance to play is a Saturday clash with Burnley, before a much-needed rest during the international break.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
