Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has said there is no basis for comparison between N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba, as they are very different players.

The Blues paid Leicester City £32million for Kante, while France team-mate Pogba, cost Manchester United a record-breaking fee of £89million.

“They are two different players with different characteristics,” Conte said.

“Paul I have had the opportunity in the past to train, for many years. We are talking about a top player – a top player in all situations, even in his commitment to training.

“He’s always trying to improve himself, he has good technique, physically he’s strong, great stamina. We are talking about a top, top player.”

Conte also insisted there is no special plan to contain Pogba, who will be expected to step up as Zlatan Ibrahimovic begins his three-match ban.

“We are working to try to find the right solution for the whole team, not only for Paul Pogba,” he continued.

“It was the same against West Ham, when we played against Andy Carroll, and there were questions about whether we would try and stop him.

“For sure, we are studying Manchester United to try and find the right solution. Paul is a really good player and we must pay great attention to him, above all when he arrives in the box. But we must think about the whole Manchester United team. They’re very strong.”