5 Chelsea players who have taken their game forward under Maurizio Sarri

#4 Ngolo Kante

The Frenchman has continued with his impressive displays in the middle of the pitch

Following a brilliant FIFA World Cup campaign in which Ngolo Kante helped his nation to claim the prestigious trophy in Russia, the Frenchman has come back to club level in great form, quickly establishing himself as a vital cog in Maurizio Sarri's squad at Chelsea.

Kante has been a great influence in the middle of the pitch ever since the season began, using his incredible physicality and amazing work-rate to provide balance and composure as well as adding rigidity and compactness to Chelsea's midfield.

The French International has been given an extra responsibility to contribute more offensively and he has impressed with the role so far, helping to fetch the ball from deep and taking it into attacking zones. He has recorded 7 appearances under Sarri this season and he remains one of the most influential figures in the squad at the moment.