Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes he knows where to play N'Golo Kante for maximum effect.

The Frenchman is still one of the best central midfielders in the world.

However, his form has not been the best in the past 12 months, and a tweak in his role could help get the best out of him.

When asked about Kante's role in the team, Tuchel told reporters:

"I think he is the strongest in the double-six, in the centre, the heart of the game.

"For me he is a double six because we can use his energy, his range in his game, his ability to recover the ball.

"For me he is a guy who is a big, big helper for everybody, with the mentality of a water-carrier – but at the same time a world class player who played a crucial role in the World Cup win for France.

"That's why it is super important for me to have him."