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Kante confusion at Chelsea of no concern to World Cup-winning coach Deschamps

The confusion surrounding N’Golo Kante’s positional tweak at Chelsea is of no concern to France boss Didier Deschamps, who intends to continue using the midfielder in his preferred role.

A World Cup winner has been moved out of a holding post at club level this season by Maurizio Sarri.

That decision has attracted plenty of criticism amid an inconsistent campaign at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues facing questions of their preference for playing Jorginho in a position Kante has previously thrived in.

The 27-year-old has tasted Premier League title glory with Leicester and Chelsea and conquered the world with his country while operating just in front of a defensive unit.