Chelsea are set to tie NGolo Kante for a two-year period despite an injury that has kept him out of action since mid-August.
According to Sun Football, Kante will sign another two-year contract with an additional year clause when his contract with the 31-year-old expires at the end of the season.
The Frenchman was ruled out after injuring his hamstring while missing the World Cup as his French compatriots advanced to the final.
Kante joined the Blues in 2016 and is considered one of Chelsea's best players when fully fit. Reports suggest Kante is willing to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge by two years or more. The 31-year-old plays a key role in the team that is expected to miss the clash with Everton at Stamford Bridge as he is not fully fit for the game.
On the flip side, Chelsea are one of the top Premier League sides looking to sign Napoli talent Victor Osimhen, who has been on a positive trajectory this season with 25 goals in 29 games.
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It goes very fast. After reaching the quarter-finals of the Europa League, the next highlight waiting for Xabi Alonso's army is the match against Bayern Munich at the Bay Arena. Central striker Patrik Schick is in danger of defeat against Munich. The top scorer position is probably the only vacancy in Leverkusen's starting lineup.
Stephan von Nocks reports from Budapest
Xabi Alonso really had no options in Thursday's 2-0 win in Budapest. The 20-man squad made it through - with two reserve goalkeepers and youngster Ayman Azhil, who didn't really play as a substitute at Bayer 04. However, on Sunday against FC Bayern Munich, the offer was personal. of head coach Leverkusen will be significantly improved.
In addition to Daley Sinkgraven and Noah Mbamba, who were not registered in the Europa League, Karim Bellarabi, who went missing in Budapest due to health reasons, and Nadiem Amiri, who had to take time off work due to muscle problems, will also be present. return. The third Miss, Patrik Schick, didn't look so good.
Using Schick is very suspicious
“Karim is sick, Nadiem is better, Xabi Alonso said on Friday, but we will have to wait for Patrik for a bit. It is still too early to make predictions for Sunday. The centre-back, who is again struggling with groin problems, is unlikely to be an option against the favorites. However, his position is probably the only vacancy for the appearance of record champions.
Many people believe that the coach has more or less faith in the team that confidently reached the quarter-finals in Budapest. However, Amine Adli, who scored as a wild card in a 4-1 win over Hertha BSC, made it into the starting lineup. The Frenchman's fine form and monstrous pace, which could be a tactical variation that would suit Bayern as a counter-attacking striker instead of central defender Sardar Azmoun, speak for themselves for the 22-year-old. Wirtz and Diaby together
Two other attacking positions of the 3-4-3 formation have been allocated. If Florian Wirtz and top scorer Moussa Diaby are fit, they're ready. And the Frenchman in particular, now called up for his country's upcoming international matches, has once again become an absolute key player under Xabi Alonso.
The coach praised the nimble left foot, who scored one in Budapest and scored Adli's goal after the big game. “He has proven to be a complete player, not only today but since I came here. It gives us a lot:
his greed, his feet, his weapon. He wants to score, but also runs, causing trouble for the opponent," the Spaniard excitedly said.
Alonso welcomes French nomination for Diaby
Xabi Alonso also clearly categorizes his return to the France team:
"I'm happy that he was called up to the national team because he deserves it. It was a disappointment for him because he didn't make it to the World Cup. A bad start to the season has made it difficult. this winger lost his ticket to the World Cup, the World Cup in Qatar.
Diaby, who has scored an outstanding 11 goals in 22 matches and added five more under his newly appointed manager at the beginning of October, is once again acting as a difference-maker and should do the same. before Bayern. Thus, Xabi Alonso directly linked his praise for Diaby to a request addressed to him:
"I'm happy with his performance, but he has to keep showing it." This also applies to his entire team. Not only, but especially the match against Munich.
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