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Frank Lampard: This Chelsea star is one thing away from perfection
FRANK LAMPARD says Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante can improve if he scores more goals.
Kante beats several players in incredible run against Southampton
Kante has scored just twice for Chelsea since arriving from champions Leicester last summer.
The Frenchman's performances have earned him the PFA Player of the Year award despite his lack of goals for the Blues.
Lampard doesn't think he should be relied on to score but admits it's the only thing he hasn't got in his game.
Frank Lampard says N'Golo Kante can improve by scoring more goals
If you speak to the Chelsea back three, they won't be able to stop talking about the work he does
"I don't think he's the sort of player you have to put goals on," he said on Sky Sports.
"He's getting in advanced areas. Maybe he can get a few more goals. Other than that what more can he do?
"If you speak to the Chelsea back three, they won't be able to stop talking about the work he does.
Frank Lampard says the only thing N'Golo Kante can add to his game is goals
"They look great but he is doing great work in front of them.
"If you speak to Hazard, Pedro, Willian and the frontmen, they will say how much work he does behind them and how quickly he gets the ball into their feet. What more do you want from a midfield player?
"He's fantastic, he's humble, he doesn't want the spotlight. He's a huge, huge cog in their team."
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