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Kante told to improve tactically as part of Sarri-ball switch at Chelsea

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The World Cup-winning midfielder has been shifted from a holding role this season, with his manager looking for him to continue learning in that post

Maurizio Sarri has challenged N’Golo Kante to improve tactically after being asked to fill a different role for Chelsea this season.

Despite being a two-time Premier League champion and World Cup winner as a holding midfielder, the 27-year-old has had to alter his game under a new boss this season.

The introduction of ‘Sarri-ball’ at Stamford Bridge has seen Chelsea adopt a different system, one which is intended to see them dominate possession from front to back.