Nicholas.

Not that he's correct (see my previous post about how amazing Kante is) but, Barton being a terrible footballer doesn't make him unable to say a better player is over rated, thats ridiculous. 

Not that he's correct (see my previous post about how amazing Kante is) but, Barton being a terrible footballer doesn't make him unable to say a better player is over rated, thats ridiculous. 

Not that he's correct (see my previous post about how amazing Kante is) but, Barton being a terrible footballer doesn't make him unable to say a better player is over rated, thats ridiculous. 

Not that he's correct (see my previous post about how amazing Kante is) but, Barton being a terrible footballer doesn't make him unable to say a better player is over rated, thats ridiculous. 

I see comparisons to other players all the time, and although I'm not sure if the comparisons are trying to look more at influence or style of play, I can't help but feel that Kante is not like any player I've ever watched before. 
In my mind, he is undoubtedly the best central midfielder in the world and there isn't a single team that would be worse off with him in the starting 11. 
He could improve his on the ball ability, which he (1) is already improving upon, and (2) not even that bad at to begin with. But, if he improves, even a little bit, he would move from being the best CM in the world to one of the (maybe top 2 or 3) players in the world. He's that good. 
It comes down to more than just his tackling and defensive abilities as well. As Conte and others have said, his personality and demeanor helps the team and helps others. I've seen a lot of people say "he couldn't have impacted LC that much last season" which is true if you only factor in his tackles and interceptions. They're forgetting about everything else that he can offer. 
My favorite player and one I hope we have for a long time. 

I see comparisons to other players all the time, and although I'm not sure if the comparisons are trying to look more at influence or style of play, I can't help but feel that Kante is not like any player I've ever watched before. 
In my mind, he is undoubtedly the best central midfielder in the world and there isn't a single team that would be worse off with him in the starting 11. 
He could improve his on the ball ability, which he (1) is already improving upon, and (2) not even that bad at to begin with. But, if he improves, even a little bit, he would move from being the best CM in the world to one of the (maybe top 2 or 3) players in the world. He's that good. 
It comes down to more than just his tackling and defensive abilities as well. As Conte and others have said, his personality and demeanor helps the team and helps others. I've seen a lot of people say "he couldn't have impacted LC that much last season" which is true if you only factor in his tackles and interceptions. They're forgetting about everything else that he can offer. 
My favorite player and one I hope we have for a long time. 

Speaking of him being like Pirlo, that's the way I thought it was going to be in the beginning with Cesc as a nailed on starter. 
Unless I'm wrong, Juve thrived having Pirlo in a role where he didn't have to do much running and could be a ball player (supported by the legs of Marchisio and Vidal). 
 
Now, I know Cesc has looked good just about every time he's featured this season, but has he been paired with Kante/Matic yet? I think he could truly play like Pirlo did if he had those two supporting him. 
I'm not sure how we could fit him in with those two without switching to a 4 at the back, though. 

Anyone that thinks Torres failings are anything to do with confidence are fooling themselves and seriously need a slap! The guy is finished at the top level. He doesnt have what it takes to perform week in week out anymore. Nothing will change just because Jose is in charge. Roman brought in Rafa and he couldnt even get Torres back to his best.
All we can hope for is Jose starts with Lukaku or Ba and once we are up 3-0 brings on Torres just to run around a little bit.

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