The Blues legend is not quite ready to anoint as his successor, and he is keen to see how he copes with next season's packed fixture list
Former Chelsea idol Claude Makelele has revealed his admiration for N'Golo Kante, while warning the current Blues enforcer has some way to go before he can reach his level.
Kante enjoyed a spectacular debut season at Stamford Bridge, starring in the Chelsea midfield as Antonio Conte's men waltzed to the Premier League title.
It was the Frenchman's second title in as many years, having also manned the engine room for Leicester City's unforgettable campaign in 2015-16.