The French midfielder has been used in a more attacking role this season (Picture: Getty)Arsene Wenger has made it clear that he sees N’Golo Kante’s best role as winning back possession in front of the defence – which is not how Maurizio Sarri has been using him for Chelsea. The French World Cup winner started once again as the most advanced of Chelsea’s three central midfielders in Monday night’s FA Cup last-16 defeat to Manchester United. Sarri does not believe Kante is capable of playing at the base of midfield in his system, but former Arsenal manager Wenger says that is where his countryman thrives most. Kante was powerless to stop Man Utd running out victors in the FA Cup (Picture: Getty)Asked for his opinion on Kante on the red carpet at the Laureus Awards on Monday night, Wenger said: ‘Phenomenal. Wenger, meanwhile, was handed a lifetime achievement award at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2019 in Monaco on Monday night.

Source: Metro February 19, 2019 02:01 UTC