Tag: Kante
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Kante convinced me he could be on the bench – Tuchel
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he’s managing N’Golo Kante through their Christmas schedule. The Frenchman played a key role in the Carabao Cup victory against Brentford midweek. “N’Golo convinced me that he could be on the bench [against Brentford] which was very nice from him but also from the whole squad, because everyone was pushing…
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Tuchel responds to Kante’s positive test: Giving vaccine advice not my job
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has insisted he is in no position to urge anyone to receive coronavirus vaccinations. Midfielder N’Golo Kante has tested positive for COVID-19 and entered self-isolation, meaning he will miss Chelsea’s UEFA Champions League clash at Juventus on Wednesday. Tuchel admitted he does not know the percentage of his Chelsea players who…
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Jorginho, Kante rival De Bruyne for UEFA Player of the Year
Chelsea and Manchester City dominate UEFA’s Player and Manager of the Year nominations. Both Champions League finalists boast players which make up the final three places for the prestigious award, with Jorginho, N’Golo Kante and Kevin De Bruyne set to battle it out for the honour. The three midfielders have been given the nod ahead…
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Humble Kante deserves Ballon d’Or recognition – Terry
Chelsea legend John Terry is adamant N’Golo Kante deserves Ballon d’Or recognition. Kante won the Champions League with Chelsea last season. Terry said on Stadium Astro: “Kanté plays for 11 players on his own. What he does, it goes so unnoticed. He is a very high level player. “I would love to see him win…
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The only problem I had with Kante, Lampard reveals
Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has spoken about the only issue he had with N’Golo Kante. The French midfielder has shown his quality over the past few months, lifting Chelsea to the Champions League title and starring for his nation at Euro 2020. Lampard, who managed Kante at Chelsea before his sacking in the New…
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Fabregas reveals story behind ‘N’Golinho’, nickname for Kante
Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has recalled the Brazilian nickname N’Golo Kante was given at Chelsea. Fabregas says he and Eden Hazard coined N’Golo Kante’s nickname at Stamford Bridge because of his world-class skill. Kante was named “N’Golinho” by his teammates with the Blues, whom he signed for in 2016, when all three players were…
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I’ve never seen any special player like Kante – Azpilicueta
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta believes his Champions League success can benefit Spain. Azpilicueta says he’s learned from the experience of being underdogs with Chelsea and it’s something he can take into the Euros. He said, “Many times people give their opinion without seeing a single game. We weren’t going to compete because we were in…
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Mendy, Kante return to Chelsea squad ahead of Man City clash
Edouard Mendy and N’Golo Kante returned to Chelsea training ahead of Champions League final against Manchester City. Mendy was replaced at half-time of the loss to Aston Villa last weekend after he injured his ribs. Kante missed the clash altogether with a hamstring problem. But in a boost to Thomas Tuchel’s side, both players will…
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Double boost for Chelsea as Kovacic, Kante return for FA Cup final
Manager Thomas Tuchel says it is a “huge” FA Cup final boost for Chelsea to have Mateo Kovacic and N’Golo Kante back fit to face Leicester City. Croatia star Kovacic has missed nine matches with a hamstring problem but is now ready to return for Saturday’s Wembley showdown. France World Cup-winner Kante was kept out…
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Pogba reveals Chelsea star as his toughest opponent
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has named Chelsea counterpart N’Golo Kante and Real Madrid star Casemiro as his toughest opponents. Pogba and Kante won the World Cup together with France in 2018. Asked who has been his toughest opponent on the pitch in a Man Utd Q&A, Pogba said: “It’s tough against N’Golo Kante. “Casemiro.…