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Chelsea ace: How Antonio Conte's key change has helped me on the pitch
N'GOLO KANTE is thriving under Antonio Conte at Chelsea.
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After a tepid start to life at Stamford Bridge, the former Leicester midfielder has emerged as a key player for Chelsea in the past few weeks.
Conte's switch to a 3-4-3 formation has seen the Blues win their past five Premier League games on the trot.
Kante netted his first goal in the league for the west London outfit in a 4-0 victory over Manchester United last month.
N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea
Antonio Conte has switched to a 3-4-3 formation
And his blossoming partnership with Nemanja Matic has helped the Blues to get back on track.
Speaking about his understanding with the Serbian, he told the club's official website: "Chelsea have many very good midfielders, but most of the time I play with Matic and, yes, he’s a good player.
"In training we have done a lot of work together, so in the game we can understand each other.
N'Golo Kante has played alongside Nemanja Matic in midfield
"When he goes forward, I stay back. When I go forward, he stays back.
"When you play together, it’s good to understand each other and I think it is a good partnership."
Chelsea take on Middlesbrough on Sunday (4pm).
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