Frank Lampard names one Chelsea player who is crucial to his plans next season

New Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has hinted N'Golo Kante is set for a central role in his Chelsea system. The Chelsea legend has returned to the London club as its new head coach on a three-year deal. The 41-year-old will replace Italian boss Murauzzio Sarri, who left to take charge of Serie A champion Juventus last month. Lampard said: "I think, I've said it out loud before, that Kante is one of the greatest midfield players in the world. In the last few years, his performances have been outstanding, and one of the pleasures of me getting this job is that I am able to work with players of his quality. "My job will be to get the best out of him and the team, and I'm fortunate to have a player like him because I know the quality and the attributes and I'll try to get the best out of him."

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