N’Golo Kante of France, who has been sidelined for three months with an injury, will not play on the World Cup field again, it has been announced.
Didier Deschamps, the coach of France, suffered a devastating setback when Kante sustained the injury during Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham in August.
Kante’s injury relapse was deemed “worrying” by Chelsea coach Graham Potter because he will continue to miss the entire season.
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“It’s a setback at this stage of this rehab, which is worrying, but all we can do is get the right diagnosis, get the right consultation and try and help him get back to full fitness and enjoying his football,” said Potter at a press conference on Friday.
With doubt about Paul Pogba not recovering in time for Qatar’s World Cup, France will be absent of another irreplaceable defender.
Replicating a guardian on the field, Kante was a force to be reckoned with at the 2018 World Cup.
In his seven games, Kante played numerous positions and protected the French back line.
All three of France’s starting midfielders from last year will not be traveling to Qatar for the World Cup, as Blaise Matuidi will also be absent.
France, who were regarded as favorites earlier in the season, will now face a difficult path in their quest to defend their title as world champions.
On November 21, the Frenchmen will face the Australians to begin their journey.
