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Defensive Midfielder - N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)
Chelsea and Manchester City have both relied heavily on their midfielders to do the heavy lifting this season and the indomitable N'Golo Kante is one of the best in the business at the moment. The Chelsea midfielder has made a massive impact on Chelsea's campaign and will have a crucial role to play in the UEFA Champions League final.
N'Golo Kante is a unique asset to a Chelsea midfield that boasts the likes of Jorginho, Mason Mount, and Mateo Kovacic. Kante's tenacity and ability to win possession in the middle of the pitch have served Chelsea well and will be key to their success against Manchester City.
The French midfielder has come a long way from his days in Ligue 2 and a victory on Saturday would be the icing on an already impressive cake. Kante has a penchant for big games and will have to be at his best against Pep Guardiola's impressive midfield.
Central Midfielder - Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)
Pep Guardiola is known for bringing the best out of his squad but has arguably surpassed himself with Ilkay Gundogan. The German midfielder struggled with a bit-part role at the start of his Manchester City career but has now become a formidable force in the Cityzens' midfield.
Gundogan's impeccable technique has become the ideal fit for Guardiola's approach to football this season and has produced excellent results. The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder has scored 13 goals in the Premier League this season and has propelled Manchester City to the league title.
The UEFA Champions League final will likely witness an intense midfield battle and Ilkay Gundogan will have to play his part. The Manchester City maestro is in the form of his life and will need to make the most of his purple patch this weekend.
Attacking Midfielder - Mason Mount (Chelsea)
Mason Mount has arguably been Chelsea's best player under Thomas Tuchel and has spearheaded most of their attacking forays this season. The English starlet has come of age this season and could mark the birth of a stellar European career with a victory in the UEFA Champions League final this Saturday.
The 22-year-old midfielder has been one of Chelsea's most consistent performers and has shouldered much of the creative burden for his side this season. While the likes of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech have often flattered to deceive, Mason Mount has been a mature presence in the final third.
Mount has managed five goals and six assists in the Premier League this season and has blossomed into a world-class talent. The attacking midfielder might not see much of the ball against Manchester City and will have to make the most of the opportunities that come his way this weekend.
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