Why I Won’t Return Kante to Holding Midfield Role- Sarri

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Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is unapologetic about using France midfielder N’golo Kante in a more advanced role

Many had criticised the manager who believe that Kante is best used as a Defensive midfielder but that role has been taken by Italian midfielder Jorginho

Sarri has defended his decision to use Jorginho in the deep role

“We have a squad for this kind of football,” Sarri said ahead of the match against Brighton on Sunday

“If you buy Jorginho and have [Cesc] Fabregas, then I think you have to play 4-3-3.

“If you play 4-3-3 in my style of football, then the central midfielder is a very technical player. Jorginho is very fast in the mind.

“He is able to play one touch or two touch. Fabregas also is technically really very good.

“I think that Kante in my style of football has to play [further forward].

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“I can understand that somebody might think something different but if you think to my football, you have to say that I am right.”

Chelsea overcame Manchester City last week making themselves a force to be reckoned with

“For us it is a very important match” Sarri added

“We need to confirm our motivation and determination like we showed in the last match.

“We need these qualities with continuity because every match is three points.

“We need to improve, improve a lot. I agree this match for us is really very important.

“Maybe it is the most important in this season at this moment.”

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