Chelsea punters in the Transfer Tavern have been claiming since last summer that N’Golo Kante is unquestionably the Premier League’s signing of the season.
The Frenchman was the driving force behind Leicester City’s shock title win last term and he’s now on course to become the first ever player to lift the Premier League crown in two consecutive campaigns with different teams.
That’s no coincidence; just as Kante’s relentless industriousness was essential to the Foxes’ miraculous efforts last season, the 25-year-old’s ability to provide the work-rate of two men has been vital to Chelsea’s 3-4-3 formation, which has just two midfielders in the engine room.
And just in case you needed further evidence of how exceptional the 13-cap international has been since moving to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have posted some stunning statistics on their Facebook page, detailing Kante’s incredible returns when it comes to tackles, interceptions and recoveries.
Is there a better candidate for this season’s PFA Player of the Year award?
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