Ngolo Kante will be out of action till February as the player hamstring injury has kept him out of action since his last game for Chelsea, a 2-2 draw against Tottenham.
The 31 year old was expected to be at the sidelines for some weeks before he returns to action.
However, in October the player has to undergo a surgery that was to keep him until the end of February according to reports.
However, Graham Potter has made it clear that the French man will be out until March, handing a blow to the Blues who sit at 4th place on the table.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek also suffered an injury setback against Newcastle before the World Cup and has been undergoing treatment ahead of his return at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are clearly lacking players in the midfield and need to sign players in the January transfer window if they will have a chance of competing this term.
The absence of both Ngolo Kante and Loftus-Cheek is a huge blow to Graham Potter and Chelsea fans, however they can be grateful that the January transfer window is upon us.
Here are three midfielders that can help Chelsea solve their midfield crisis this season.
1. Sofyan Amrabat
The Moroccan was simply phenomenal at the Workd Cup, making a significant shift for the Atlas Lions and making history as the first African nation to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals.
The player brings in versatility and strength to his game. A worthy player that can fit into the blues squad.
2. Youssouf Fofana
One of the best midfielders at the World Cup if not the best defensive midfielder. The Monaco player was outstanding and could be a direct replacement for Ngolo Kante in Chelsea.
3. Enzo Fernandez
The young player of the World Cup tournament is hot in the market as EPL top teams are on his trail.
A swoop to Chelsea from Benfica will be a huge plus for Graham Potter and Chelsea.
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