Wayne Rooney, a legend of Manchester United and the English national team, praised the levels shown by French star N’Golo Kante during his time with Chelsea, considering him one of the most important midfielders in the history of modern football.
Rooney confirmed that Kante’s exceptional presence on the pitch had a direct impact on the performance of his teammates, explaining that his energy and physical ability gave the team greater confidence in pushing forward offensively without fear of losing defensive balance.
Rooney said that Kante’s forward movements would push more than one player to join the attack, given everyone’s conviction in his ability to regain possession quickly if the ball was lost, which gave Chelsea a clear advantage in controlling the midfield.
The English star concluded his remarks by emphasizing that N’Golo Kante, during that period, was for him the best midfielder in the world, due to his comprehensive influence, tactical discipline, and rare ability to combine defensive and offensive roles.
