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Witsel happy Chelsea's 'six lungs' Kante missing for France

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel is happy Chelsea ace N'Golo Kante will be missing for France tonight.

Belgium meet France in the Nations League semifinal tonight.

When asked about France's quality, Witsel said: "Karim Benzema is really more than a top level player. He's really tough.

"They have several (top players)... Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, too.

"N'Golo Kante is not playing. That's good because this guy six lungs and 36 legs!"

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