Chelsea’s Kante to Miss World Cup Due to InjuryChelsea’s Kante to Miss World Cup Due to Injury London, November (Reuters) – Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kante will miss the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar due to a hamstring injury, the club confirmed on Wednesday. Kante, widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, suffered the injury during Chelsea’s Champions League clash against Juventus last week. The French international underwent medical examinations which revealed the extent of the damage. In a statement, Chelsea said: “N’Golo Kante has undergone surgery to repair a hamstring injury. After a period of rehabilitation at the club, he is expected to be out for four months.” The news is a huge blow to France, who are one of the favorites to win the World Cup. Kante has been an integral part of the French national team since making his debut in 2016. He played a pivotal role in Les Bleus’ triumph at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. France manager Didier Deschamps will now have to find a replacement for Kante in his squad. Boubacar Kamara of Aston Villa and Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid are among the potential candidates. Chelsea will also be without Kante for an extended period. The 31-year-old has been a key player for the Blues since joining from Leicester City in 2016. His absence will be a significant setback for manager Graham Potter, who is already facing a number of injury concerns. Kante’s injury is the latest in a string of setbacks for the French national team. Other players who have been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury include Paul Pogba, Presnel Kimpembe, and Lucas Hernandez. The World Cup in Qatar will be held from November 20th to December 18th. France is drawn in Group D alongside Denmark, Tunisia, and Australia.
