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Graham Potter discovers N'Golo Kante alternative in Leeds win ahead of Chelsea injury return

Graham Potter may have discovered the perfect player to play in N'Golo Kante's midfield role ahead of the Frenchman's return from injury. There was good news on Monday as Kante trained once again having started to do some warm-up work with the first team squad last week.

The France international's contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire this summer despite the club hoping to keep hold of their star midfielder after a torrid season hampered by injury. Kante is thought to be keen on extending his stay with Chelsea suggesting an agreement can be reached before the summer transfer window.

Potter explained in his press conference ahead of the defeat against Tottenham that the plan was for Kante to be involved in more training sessions at the start of March before returning to the matchday squad. The Chelsea boss said: "They [Kante and Pulisic] are making progress and joining in the warm-ups -t hey will be more integrated next week, so that is good."

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