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MATCHDAY: City's Haaland has Southampton in his sniper scope

Pep Guardiola admits he has nothing to teach Erling Haaland, saying the striker has “incredible instinct” for scoring

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Progressing in recovery Kante (hamstring) remains unavailable but has improved in training, according to manager Graham Potter. 'It's a case of building (Kante) up and then it won't be a case of now he's...

Impact Kante's status is looking better with each passing week but it's worth being careful with his health around a busy schedule and looking ahead to the World Cup where he will hope to defend France's title.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Kante (hamstring) will not be an option against Crystal Palace on Saturday. According to manager Graham Potter, "Kante has been on the grass with the team, but not really full trai...

Impact Kante will once again be unavailable for Chelsea missing his seventh consecutive contest due to his lingering hamstring problem. At this point, Kante may have to settle for a spot on the bench in his first time out, whenever that may be, though should be in the mix for a spot on the pitch once back to full match fitness.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues pitch work Kante (hamstring) was pictured in individual training Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace.

Impact Kante has been in light training for about a week and it doesn't seem like he'll be ready to start out of the break unless he gets into full training in the next couple days. He's been out since Aug. 14 and Graham Potter isn't going to push the midfielder back too soon, meaning a bench appearance or two are likely for Kante.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working on pitch Kante (hamstring) was training on the pitch during the international break, reports Nizaar Kinsella of the Evening Standard.

Impact Kante has been out more than a month, so it's not surprising that he's training over the break. A standard hamstring injury usually takes about a month to recover from and that's likely where Kante is at. He'll have close to two weeks of work on the pitch to get back his fitness and there's a slight chance he'll be ready to start Oct. 1 at Crystal Palace.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Graham Potter: New Chelsea boss says chance to leave Brighton for Stamford Bridge was 'too big to turn down' Graham Potter replaced Thomas Tuchel as Chelsea head coach on a five-year contract last week; former Brighton boss first game in charge is a...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • SKY.COM

Tuchel grumbles as big-spending Chelsea loses again in EPL

Chelsea is getting precious little return for being the biggest-spending team in Europe this summer and it's starting to irritate manager Thomas Tuchel

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Chelsea squanders lead, loses 2-1 at Southampton in EPL

Chelsea squandered a lead to lose 2-1 at Southampton and continue its inconsistent start to the Premier League season

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Kante ruled out for at least a month but Kovacic back in training Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has ruled out N’Golo Kante for at least four more weeks. Kante, 31, missed Chelsea’s 3-0 loss at Leeds Unit...

AUGUST 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mendy's error prompts Chelsea collapse in 3-0 loss at Leeds

A bad error by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy prompted a collapse by Chelsea in a 3-0 loss at Leeds featuring a first Premier League goal by American winger Brenden Aaronson

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Expected out several weeks Kante (hamstring) is expected to miss "several weeks," according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "We're talking about weeks. It's not good news. We are disappointed and sad because N'Gol...

Impact Kante can't seem to stay healthy and it's another injury that will keep him out an extended period. While not specified, this seems like a month-long absence for Kante, which means someone will have to step into the midfield, as Mateo Kovacic is also out. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Conor Gallagher will fight for the job with the former possibly having the edge given that he featured for Chelsea last season.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss time with hamstring injury Kante was forced out of Sunday's match against Tottenham late and manager Thomas Tuchel revealed early signs aren't good following the contest. "It seems like a muscle injury, a ha...

Impact Kante had a couple injuries last season and after two matches he already has a new muscle issue, which isn't a good sign with the matches not slowing down ahead of the World Cup. It's expected he'll miss two weeks at a minimum and possibly more, depending on the severity of the injury, pointing to more possible starts for Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the midfield.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Spurs Kante was subbed out of Sunday's match against Tottenham in the 84th minute after suffering an apparent hamstring injury. He took a shot and created a chance in the match before be...

Impact Kante was hampered by multiple injuries throughout last season that limited him to just 26 Premier League appearances (21 starts), so he will hope that this injury isn't serious and that the pattern does not continue in this campaign. Conor Gallagher replaced him in midfield on Sunday.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Griezmann's struggles open door for Nkunku at World Cup

Antoine Griezmann’s alarming drop in form means his starting place for France at the World Cup is under threat from Christopher Nkunku

JUNE 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Still dealing with bad knee Kante has missed recent matches for France in the Nations League because of a nagging knee issue.

Impact Kante struggled through this past season with minor issues and it looks like that is continuing in the summer. It makes the most sense for him to get some rest ahead of the busy campaign, which will feature the World Cup at the end of the year. Kante managed just 26 league appearances (21 starts) this past season largely because of injuries.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Kante made two interceptions and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Watford. He also won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Kante never seemed to fully click this season for Chelsea, though he admittedly had to overcome a few spells of injury. He still finished with two goals and four assists in 26 Premier League appearances (21 starts), as well as six starts in the Champions League, but at 31 years old, he will hope this campaign's relative dip in performances was just a blip in form rather than early signs that he may be slowing down.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench in Cup final Kante (undisclosed) came off the bench and played 54 minutes in Saturday's FA Cup final against Liverpool.

Impact Kante probably wasn't 100 percent, but he and Mateo Kovacic swapped in the midfield Saturday, both pushing through injuries. Since Chelsea have little to play for in their final two matches, there's a chance Kante will be rested, depending on his health following this return from injury.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to face Liverpool Kante (undisclosed) is working hard to play in Saturday's FA Cup final and will be a late test to face Liverpool, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "He's also trying and tried ye...

Impact Kante seems most unlikely not to start Saturday given that he hasn't played in a couple weeks. That said, he's maybe as healthy as Mateo Kovacic and it's likely one of them will start next to Jorginho in the midfield unless Tuchel opts for Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a massive spot.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Kante (undisclosed) is in doubt versus Leeds United on Wednesday. Manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters, "We are fighting for Jorgi and we're fighting for N'Golo for tomorrow, but i...

Impact Kante missed the previous two clashes due to his undisclosed injury and appears to be in danger of missing a third. In his last five outings, the midfielder recorded six shots (three on target), two crosses (zero accurate) and 17 tackles (11 won). Considering Kante is goalless in 21 straight contests, including UCL action, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting him to suddenly start producing in the final third.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Wolves Kante (undisclosed) will miss Saturday's match against Wolverhampton, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.

Impact It's unknown the exact issue for Kante, but without much to play for ahead of the Cup final, there's no reason to push him. Chelsea may rotate after losing at Everton last match with a starting midfield duo of Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek looking likely.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Everton loss Kante wasn't in the squad for Sunday's loss against Everton because of a minor injury.

Impact Kante left in the 82nd minute of last week's draw against Manchester United and couldn't recover a few days later for the Everton match. It's assumed he'll be available for the game against Wolves, but nothing is guaranteed and Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be in the midfield again if needed.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wins both tackles Kante won both of his tackles during a 1-0 win Sunday versus West Ham.

Impact Kante was Chelsea's only footballer to log multiple won tackles. Concerning the tackle category, his win rate is 61.1 percent across seven Premier League appearances since March.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth assist of season Kante had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating three chances during Saturday's 4-1 loss to Brentford.

Impact Kante set up Antonio Rudiger in the 48th minute assisting the lone Chelsea goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the midfielder while his three chances created tied for the team-high total in the loss.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win over Lille Kante had two chances created, two dribbles, three dispossessions and seven fouls committed in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Lille.

Impact Kante remains in a very creative form adding another pair of scoring chances created. The midfielder has mounted four assists on 12 chances created over his previous nine appearances and has been a terrific fantasy weapon of late.

MARCH 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles in win Kante created one chance, sent in two inaccurate crosses, made four tackles (two won) and one interception and drew two fouls during Sunday's 1-0 win over Newcastle.

Impact Kante always makes the biggest defensive contributions, delivering when it matters the most. Despite not everything he did here appeared on the scoresheet, the midfielder made his presence to be felt, being one of the biggest reasons why the opposition could find the target only twice during the entire match. Up next for Kante is Wednesday's pivotal UCL visit to Lille.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Tuchel grumbles as big-spending Chelsea loses again in EPL

Chelsea squanders lead, loses 2-1 at Southampton in EPL

Mendy's error prompts Chelsea collapse in 3-0 loss at Leeds

Griezmann's struggles open door for Nkunku at World Cup