5 challenges that Antonio Conte must overcome to retain the title next season

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 15:  Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates at the end of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 15, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
To be, or not to be

#4 Over-reliance on N’Golo Kante

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 21: N'Golo Kante of Chelsea celebrates with the Premier League Trophy after the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Chelsea are too reliant on Kante

In the aftermath of Chelsea’s league win, the English media has seemingly fallen in love with the salvation of David Luiz. While the Brazilian International’s contributions have been nothing to scoff at, he certainly hasn’t been hurt by N’Golo Kante encompassing 60% of Earth’s landmass.

In fact, the newly crowned PFA player of the year has provided the platform for many of things that have set the Blues apart from the pack. If it weren’t for the French International’s tenacity, Chelsea certainly couldn’t play a two man midfield or boast the most lethal counter attack in the division.

Instead of just hoping and praying that Kante can stay at 100%, Antonio Conte needs to go back to the drawing board and develop some tactical flexibility that can help them remain functional in the absence of the former Leicester City ace.

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