3 reasons why Cesc Fabregas must start for Chelsea against Leicester City – Agreed?

Kante Effect

The main criticism that experts have had with regards to Fabregas’ Chelsea performances since his arrival is that he is poor defensively.

Granted, Fabregas certainly lacks the defensive stability and mobility of a player like Nemanja Matic – but with N’Golo Kante alongside him, that shouldn’t be a problem.

The Frenchman’s arrival has revolutionised the way that Chelsea defend, with Kante more than happy to sit back whilst his team mates go forward. This is in stark contrast to Nemanja Matic, who would often leave Fabregas to defend on his own as he rampaged forward.

Alongside Kante, Fabregas would be given the license to roam without fear of his side lacking a man defensively.