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'Kante can be Chelsea's next Essien' - Blues star backed to flourish in new role

Scott Minto believes a World Cup winner who has been freed from holding shackles this season has the potential to dominate in the middle of the park

N’Golo Kane “can become like a Michael Essien” for Chelsea, says Scott Minto, with the midfielder operating in a more advanced role this season.

The World Cup winner has forged his reputation in a holding post, with his destructive qualities helping Leicester and those at Stamford Bridge to Premier League title glory.

Maurizio Sarri has, however, opted to free Kante from those shackles after investing heavily in Italy international Jorginho over the summer.