N’Golo Kante’s relentless ability to win balls along with hearts was put to show in an energetic performance at the weekend against Manchester United.
Tuchel chose the French midfield engine only for his second league start after returning to full fitness.
Kante was voted as the Man of the Match as he put in a tireless showing, completing seven tackles, four interceptions and two clearances.
He also registered an 82% pass accuracy rate by successfully completing 50 of 61 attempted passes. (whoscored.com)
Former Chelsea legend, Claude Makelele, who himself defined the defensive midfield role gave his verdict on his French counterpart on Chelsea TV’s matchday show just before the kick-off against Manchester United.
Makelele said:
“For me, I expect more from N’Golo Kante because he can be better than me. He needs more communication with his defenders. You want him to have more responsibility, more power to say: ‘I’m here. You do this behind me and I’ll do this in front of you’.”
The former Chelsea ace pointed out the fact that Kante can achieve more if he overcomes his ‘shyness’:
“He can have leadership in this team. I know Kante is shy, never talks, he just wants to do his job. But I think he can do more,” he said.
Kante was absolutely on top of his game against Manchester United as he kept their midfield dynamo Bruno Fernandes and his teammates at bay.
He has won more tackles and interceptions combined than any other player in the Premier League this season (112).
