Crazy N’Golo Kante stat gets even madder after Real Madrid clash and proves how shambolic situation at Chelsea is
CHELSEA’S shambolic management this season has been put into stark focus by a baffling N’Golo Kante stat.
The French midfielder started against Real Madrid in the Champions League – meaning his last four appearances have been under FOUR different managers.
Kante, 32, has endured a miserable season with injury, making just five appearances for the Blues in all competitions.
Wednesday’s quarter-final clash was the first game Kante played in since Frank Lampard returned to the club as interim manager.
It came just a week after the former Leicester ace made his first Premier League start since August against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
That game was played under Bruno Saltor – just 48 hours after manager Graham Potter was sacked.
Days before that, Kante made his first appearance under Potter after eight months out after coming on as a sub in the 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
Way back in August he played under Thomas Tuchel in a 2-2 draw with Tottenham before his injury woes began.
Fans were baffled by the incredible stat on social media and didn’t think Chelsea would stop at Lampard, with one saying: “The 5th manager is loading.”
Another said: “Fifth match is a charm! Kanté will definitely perform better under Zidane next game.”
A third added: “This is unbelievable. Kante must be like : Time Travel.”
While a fourth joked: “This guy has conquered separation anxiety.”
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Kante has been sidelined for most of the campaign with a hamstring injury.
He also missed France’s World Cup in Qatar.