N'Golo Kante

France's World Cup-winning midfielder to play alongside compatriot Benzema

France midfielder faces four months out after hamstring surgery

Striker is observing Covid protocols after travelling from Italy; Frenchman returns to face Arsenal from ankle injury

World Cup champions remain unbeaten whenever the dynamic duo start together with 22 wins and six draws

Manager says 30-year-old's training programme has been tailored to have him fully prepared for the Euro 2020

A man-of-the-match display as Frenchman guided his side to a 1-0 Champions League triumph over Manchester City

World Cup-winner produced a man-of-the-match display as Blues secured a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid

Blues remain in fourth place in the Premier League, one point behind Manchester City

Defensive midfielder has been pivotal in Les Blues’ run to the final