Ngolo Kante, the legendary Chelsea midfielder, participated in a first-team training session at the Cobham Center earlier today. The return is a huge boost for a Chelsea team that desperately needs leadership and consistency in the middle of the field.
The midfielder might not be healthy enough to play in Chelsea’s weekend away game against Tottenham Hotspur, but he might be able to play in Chelsea’s crucial second leg against Borrusia Dortmund at Stamford Bridge in the UEFA Champions League.
A win and advancing to the next round will help ease nerves and pressure at Stamford Bridge, and with Ngolo Kante, this may be possible. That game could significantly define Graham Potter’s tenure as Chelsea head coach.
The midfielder has a track record of producing outstanding performances in this competition, and his return comes at a crucial time in the season. He has the potential to help Chelsea dominate the midfield and win that match, but more importantly, he will likely determine the team’s shape.
Photos of Ngolo Kante from Twitter.
His presence will allow players like Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix, and Mykhailo Mudryk, as well as the more offensive players, to fully express themselves. However, Graham Potter may be the most affected.
