Top 5 highly rated midfielders in the Premier League

#2 N’Golo Kante (Chelsea)

Kante will be one of Chelsea's most important players under Sarri this season

Consistency is what defines the contribution of N’Golo Kante. Kante got the recognition of a being a tireless midfielder right from his Leicester City days. It was the Foxes’ triumph in the Premier League that got Kante more appreciation and earned him a big move to Chelsea. It is not just at the club level that the Frenchman has shown what he’s capable of.

His performance in the 2018 World Cup was of utmost importance in France winning the tournament. Kante with his high work-rate, tremendous ability to read the game and win the ball back has been amazing to watch.

Kante made an incredible 82 interceptions last season, the most among the midfielders in the Premier League. He may not be regularly involved in assisting or scoring but his contribution in the midfield more than suffice.

Maurizio Sarri will be blessed to have a player like Kante at his disposal. Sarri would be hoping that with Kante in the heart of the pitch would allow his attackers to openly express themselves and that the Frenchman will help big time in protecting his back four to win the ball back.