The Londoners' form dipped considerably without the holding midfielder, but one former player expects a return to regular business with his return
The return of N'Golo Kante will lead to an upturn in form for Chelsea, according to former Blues defender Marcel Desailly.
A hamstring injury sustained on international duty with France meant Kante missed six matches for Antonio Conte's side, who suffered defeats to Crystal Palace and Roma in that span.
With the dynamic midfielder back in the starting line-up against Manchester United on Sunday, Chelsea secured a 1-0 victory that moved them just one point behind Jose Mourinho's second-placed team.