I mean, he is great. There isn't really an other rating option.
N'Golo Kante (appreciation thread)
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
Fair enough. He is fantastic on and off the pitch. Great effort and mentality.
But he allegedly cheats at cards and is always late.
Oh yeah I agree he reads the game well and tackles effectively, but he covers so much ground and has such an all action style I think he might find it hard to adjust.
He probably won't slow down until his mid 30's anyway so I doubt Chelsea will be worried too much.
From what I have seen, he has no issue adjusting to it. The issue is more for us because we like that all action style and miss it when he doesn't do it.
He's a great footballer and an African stereotypeBut he allegedly cheats at cards and is always late.
Haven't read the rest of the thread. Just popped in to say I have a man-crush on him.
He's a beast, albeit a miniature one. Could play for any club in the world.
He's a beast, albeit a miniature one. Could play for any club in the world.
He surpassed Pogba as my favorite player to watch.
If you said we could choose one player in the world to sign I'd be choosing this guy over anybody else.
Would take us from top 4 contenders to comfortable qualifiers in no time, and leave us only a player or two from being major challengers for the league and CL.
Shame we couldn't get him the summer he went to Chelsea.
Would take us from top 4 contenders to comfortable qualifiers in no time, and leave us only a player or two from being major challengers for the league and CL.
Shame we couldn't get him the summer he went to Chelsea.
Great player, seems a great person off the field too.
Would be nice if we had an appreciation thread for one of our own (current) players. But I can just imagine how quickly it would transcend into negativity.
Guess they first need to earn it, I suppose.
The most recent one I’ve seen was a Valencia one, because he’s left.
Would be nice if we had an appreciation thread for one of our own (current) players. But I can just imagine how quickly it would transcend into negativity.
Guess they first need to earn it, I suppose.The most recent one I’ve seen was a Valencia one, because he’s left.
I still don't understand why Real Madrid spent that much on Hazard instead of targetting Kanté, he was the perfect remedy for their pedestrian midfield and Vinicius was good enough on the left, it's the right wing that they need to improve.
I think he's just an amazing footballer. Has so much quality on and off the ball.
Be interesting to see if lampard puts him alongside jorghino with essentially 2dm and mount (or Barkley?) In front of them
Or if he gives him the freedom sarri did
In my mind he's the world best DM and has been for a few years ... If Chelsea don't qualify for cl next year I suspect he won't be short of offers
Or if he gives him the freedom sarri did
In my mind he's the world best DM and has been for a few years ... If Chelsea don't qualify for cl next year I suspect he won't be short of offers
Be wonderful if he played for us.
There was a good balance last night in a more free flowing 3 rather than the structured 1 regista and 2 CM's under Sarri. Think it's fair to say Chelsea know the value of Kante and it would take an astronomical fee to prise him away.
I'd still love him at Utd. Never happen now though.
Never say never.
For the one who was asking a proof for Kante's disease during the WC final.
Here it is:
It's from Guy Stephan, the assistant coach of the French squad. And if you don't understand french, he is saying that indeed Kante felt poorly during this game.
Here it is:
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It's from Guy Stephan, the assistant coach of the French squad. And if you don't understand french, he is saying that indeed Kante felt poorly during this game.
This. He would transform our midfield.
Obviously there are better/more talented players out there but for what we need right now, he would be ideal.
Shit technique? Those nutmegs and that crossfield pass with his weaker foot which was pin point to left edge of the box was sheer class.
He’s not a flamboyant player technically but he’s solid as feck, a minimalist who has excellent ball control in tight spaces, efficient short passer and through the lines and when he does decide to display it has a okay shot but in terms of winning the ball and keeping it - he is undeniably world class.
I actually expect him to kick on this season and reinforce the fact that’s he’s a top class player with more strings to his bow by showcasing more of his attributes with the ball.
He’s not a flamboyant player technically but he’s solid as feck, a minimalist who has excellent ball control in tight spaces, efficient short passer and through the lines and when he does decide to display it has a okay shot but in terms of winning the ball and keeping it - he is undeniably world class.
I actually expect him to kick on this season and reinforce the fact that’s he’s a top class player with more strings to his bow by showcasing more of his attributes with the ball.
Him and Pogba will settle our midfield core for years to come. I'd even take him ahead of Modric, Kroos, Iraamendi....Irramendi.
More chance of us signing Pogba than you signing Kante! Pogba said he wants a new challenge, right? Straight swap for Bakayoko sounds reasonable and Pogba is back at a Champions League side.
your squad's a bit thin so how about we give you Sanchez, Rojo, Jones and Matic back for good measure for him. Thanks.
EDIT: Feck it, Young too.
Why those 4 and not Matic?
You must be mistaken. It was Lingard who said He wanted a new challenge, Darmian as well.
Would he get in an all time premier league 11? He’s achieved things his competition couldn’t dream of.
Not only is he a great footballer, he is made from titanium. For a little guy he gets stuck in and even though he was injured for the Utd game he came on and picked up another knock and still had a super game against Liverpool 3 days later.
He is a diamond out on his own.
He is a diamond out on his own.
He always has been a tidy player with very good technical abilities in close control... But his showcase against an opposition of the level of Liverpool was phenomenal... I think too he will have a top top season.
Nowadays though (especially in England) if you play an advanced role in midfield if he doesn't score 15 goals and 15 assists people will say how much out of position he's playing, regardless of what you're bringing to your team...
I don't know where this Congolese thing came from... It can't get anymore typically Malian name as Kanté Footballs unpredictable but I think we can safely rule that one out.
Think he needs a few more years and PL titles to be considered a PL legend IMO.
Anyone who won the league with Leicester is a legend no ?
It was a legendary occurrence for sure, but I wouldn't say the likes of Vardy, Mahrez and Kante are legends because of it (though they'd definitely be Leicester legends). It was the collective team that was legendary rather than the individuals.
To get in the best 11 you'd have to be absolutely extraordinary for several years, there's players like Keane, Makelele, Vieira, etc who'd get in ahead of him. Though I would say he's close.
Not for me. No better than Gerrard, Keane, Scholes, Vieira, Lampard, Toure.
I like Kante but I think he's over rated due to him being so small and likable. BT were even highlighting that he was man marking Van Dijk and going oh look how adorable that is! (even though he had his arms wrapped around him and it was technically a foul, if Smalling did that we'd never hear the end of it).
for a CM his attacking output isn't brilliant, goals and assists are quite low.
He's obviously a water carrier and a fantastic one at that, but his all round game isn't good enough to be a best 11 for me IMO.
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$32m for Hazard, $32m for Kante to Chelsea. Which other deals have we missed out on in that range?
Yeah, if you hear Dembélé, Keita, Traoré, Diarra or Kanté, it's most likely a malian or the family's roots are from Mali.
Because....i dunno
. Would have cost upwards of €200m likely?Honestly even at that price, for you he was worth it because I believe that he is exactly the type of midfielder and character that your team needed. Hazard is a great player but from what I have seen Vinicius create chance with ease from the left side and in my opinion your biggest issue is your transition without the ball, currently you are one of the worst team in that aspect of the game.Because....i dunno
It's not sexy but if I was Zidane this first eleven would have been my short term dream:
------------Jovic
Vinicius----Kroos----Bale
-------Kanté-Casemiro
Mendy-Ramos-Varane-Miliao
------------Navas
Florentino would weep every night but from what I have seen in the last months, Marcelo, Modric, Carvajal and Courtois have been terrible and they are massive liabilities in transition.
You really can’t expect Vinicius to lead the team this season. He’s not ready yet and he lacks consistency, and with aging Benzema and forgotten Bale they lack a star man upfront.
Kante would be a great addition to any team, but I’m not sure if he’s the difference between a successful and unsuccessful Real Madrid.