Chelsea Star N’Golo Kanté Ruled Out of Champions League FinalChelsea Star N’Golo Kanté Ruled Out of Champions League Final London, May 27 – Chelsea have been dealt a major blow ahead of the Champions League final as star midfielder N’Golo Kanté has been ruled out with a hamstring injury. Kanté sustained the injury during Chelsea’s Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday. Initial scans revealed a grade 2 tear in the hamstring, which will require a period of recovery. The Frenchman has been an integral part of Chelsea’s success this season, playing a key role in their run to the Champions League final. His absence will be a significant loss for the Blues as they face Manchester City in the showpiece event. According to Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, Kanté is expected to be out for at least three weeks. This means he will also miss the European Championship with France, which begins on June 11. Kanté’s injury is a major concern for Chelsea, who are already without defender Thiago Silva due to a hamstring problem. Tuchel will have to make a decision on whether to start Billy Gilmour or Mateo Kovačić in Kanté’s place in the Champions League final. The news of Kanté’s injury has also been met with disappointment by the football world. The 30-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the game, and his absence from the Champions League final will be a blow to the spectacle. Chelsea will face Manchester City in the Champions League final on May 29 in Porto, Portugal. Despite the loss of Kanté, the Blues will be confident of securing their second European Cup in three years.
