Given a licence to attack by Maurizio Sarri, the French midfielder is relishing his unexpected new responsibility after a bright start to the season
An emboldened N'Golo Kante is confident he can adapt to a more attacking role in Chelsea's transformed playing style.
The France star volleyed in the opener to help new boss Maurizio Sarri commence his debut Premier League season with a 3-0 win at Huddersfield Town on Saturday.
It was only the 27-year-old's third goal in England's top flight as he adjusted seamlessly from defensive-minded anchor to influential box-to-box contributor.
Kante has been mentally preparing for the switch since pre-season and believes his game will improve as a result.