N'GOLO KANTE NEWS

Leads France in passes completed Kante had two tackles (one won), two interceptions, team-high 45 passes completed and three fouls committed in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Germany.

Impact Kante was as usually the engine in the middle of the park with a lot of action going through him on both sides of the ball. As usually though most of his efforts rarely get rewarded much in most fantasy formats. France is taking on the inferior Hungary next.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Euro 2020: What you need to know about Europe's massive international soccer tournament

Euro 2020 is here, and there are plenty of questions heading into Europe's crown jewel of international soccer tourneys.

JUNE 10, 2021

Man of the match during UCL final Kante recorded three tackles (all won), two clearances and one interception during a 1-0 win Thursday against Manchester City.

Impact The Blues utilized a 3-4-2-1 formation, in which Kante served as one of two central midfielders. Kante's stamina and attacker containment helped them shut out their opponents en route to winning his first Champions League trophy. Though not a consistent statistical provider, he supplied good fantasy value during the 2021 UCL knockout stage. Kante recorded nine interceptions and won seven tackles across five starts.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

EURO 2020: Benzema and Mbappe could light up France's attack

The benefit of ending a long feud with Karim Benzema is that France coach Didier Deschamps will start the European Championship with arguably the tournament’s strongest attack

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Champions League masterclass - N'Golo Kante edition Would Chelsea have claimed a second Champions League title if it wasn't for N'Golo Kante?

MAY 31, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fan View: ‘Football not only about goals’ – Chelsea’s Kante backed for Ballon d'Or | Goal.com France international N'Golo Kante played a significant role in Chelsea's Champions League triumph and he is being tipped to be crowned as the next Ballon d'Or winner.

MAY 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

N’Golo Kante, the humble star close to winning it all PORTO, Portugal (AP) — N’Golo Kante approached the winner’s podium and sized up the gleaming European Cup that was almost as big as him.The...

MAY 30, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

N’Golo Kante, the humble star close to winning it all

Winning the Champions League moves N’Golo Kante closer to completing a total haul of football's major trophies, one that already includes Premier League, World Cup and Europa Leagu...

MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Man City Kante (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's UCL final against Manchester City.

Impact Kante may not be ready to go a full 90 Saturday, but he's at least in the squad as maybe Chelsea's most-important player. He'll have the big task of stopping any Man City attack in the midfield, similar to what he did against Real Madrid last round. That said, his upside in fantasy is minimal after producing no goals in 43 league and UCL appearances this season.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Talking points ahead of the Champions League final

The all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea contains some intriguing matchups and themes

MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training, hopeful for final Kante (thigh) returned to training and is hopeful for Saturday's match against Manchester City, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "'N'Golo is looking good and I hope he stays lik...

Impact Kante is training, but he'll remain a late-fitness test for Saturday's match. It's unknown where he's at in recovery after suffering the injury May 18, and it's hard to see him being ready to play more than 70 minutes Saturday. Even if he starts, he'll be in danger of suffering a recurrence, as well, forcing Chelsea into a possible early change.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to train Wednesday Kante (thigh) is aiming to return to training Wednesday, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "The situation has not changed with N'Golo in the sense we are still waiting, but it is...

Impact Chelsea don't train before Wednesday, which is why Kante plans to return then. He appears to be a late-fitness decision for the final after suffering the muscle injury May 18. Given his recent injuries, it's hard to see him being ready for a full 90, but there's no doubt he'll likely try and play through the injury if possible.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely Sunday Kante (undisclosed) has a chance to train Saturday, but he's a major doubt for Sunday's match against Aston Villa, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact It doesn't look like Kante will push through for Sunday's match, as it's unknown how much he'll train Saturday. The good news is that Jorginho and Mateo Kovacic are both healthy, so Chelsea shouldn't lose much in the midfield against Villa.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Tuesday Kante was forced off in the 32nd minute of Tuesday's match against Leicester with an undisclosed injury.

Impact This is the opposite of things Chelsea wanted to happen with three games to go in the season. With the Champions League final 10 days away, Kante is now in a race with the clock to get back on the pitch. Fortunately for Chelsea, Mateo Kovacic is healthy again and will feature in Kante's place.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leicester wins FA Cup for first time, beating Chelsea 1-0

Leicester has won the FA Cup for the first time by beating Chelsea 1-0

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good for Saturday Kante (Achilles) will be available for Saturday's FA Cup final, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "It was pain management, not a huge injury, nothing to be afraid of getting bigg...

Impact This is a positive update on Kante, though it's still worth monitoring over the final week. Assuming he starts Saturday, he may again be rested Tuesday against Leicester City. Helping the situation is that Mateo Kovacic is back from injury and can fill in if Kante is forced to miss another match.

MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with Achilles pain Kante was left out of Wednesday's match against Arsenal because of Achilles pain, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "N'Golo (was left out) for pain management. He has pain in the...

Impact It was originally thought that Kante was rested Wednesday, but it seems to be more of an injury issue. He was subbed out in the 68th minute May 8 against Man City and there's a chance this issue forces him to miss time over the remaining couple weeks. While the FA Cup final is important, he'll need to be fully fit for the Champions League final at the end of the month.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

N’Golo Kante wrecked Real Madrid When Chelsea were struggling under Frank Lampard, I was one of many who wondered what exactly they could get out of N’Golo Kante at 30. It w...

MAY 6, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Champions League semifinals: Chelsea vs. Real Madrid best moments

The Champions League final is set! Check out the best moment's from Chelsea's semifinal win against Real Madrid.

MAY 5, 2021

Kante the guy Chelsea need to win trophies, says Tuchel Thomas Tuchel admitted he always 'dreamed' of coaching N'Golo Kante and said he will be key against Madrid.

MAY 4, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tuchel admits he can't stop hugging Kante as Chelsea prepare for Real Madrid crunch clash Thomas Tuchel has spoken about the importance of N'Golo Kante ahead of the second leg of the Champions League final against Real Madrid on W...

MAY 4, 2021 • GOAL.COM

MATCHDAY: PSG, Chelsea protecting 1st-leg leads in CL

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea protect first-leg leads when they host Bayern Munich and Porto, respectively, in the Champions League quarterfinals

APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Bayern takes on PSG, Porto hosts Chelsea in CL

Defending champion Bayern Munich will have to do without top scorer Robert Lewandowski and fellow forward Serge Gnabry as it takes on Paris Saint-Germain in a repeat of last year’s...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inter warned off Kante & told to find a Goretzka as club legend Bergomi discusses transfer needs Inter have been advised to shelve any interest in Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante and instead focus on landing themselves a playmaker in the...

APRIL 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Pulisic and Kante fit for Chelsea's Champions League tie against Porto, confirms Tuchel Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Chelsea duo Christian Pulisic and N'Golo Kante are fit to face Porto in the Champions League quarter-final...

APRIL 6, 2021 • GOAL.COM