Thomas Tuchel hails Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante for ‘stepping up’ against Lille after ‘struggling for belief’

N'Golo Kante impressed as Chelsea sealed a 2-0 win over Lille
N’Golo Kante impressed as Chelsea sealed a 2-0 win over Lille (REX/Shutterstock)

Thomas Tuchel has praised N’Golo Kante for his efficiency in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Lille within the Champions League however admits the midfielder has ‘struggled’ in latest video games.

Kante delivered a man-of-the-match show at Stamford Bridge as targets from Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic sealed the victory for the European champions.

The World Cup winner’s spectacular run by midfield created Pulisic’s aim and Tuchel has described the 30-year-old as Chelsea’s ‘game-changer’.

‘I used to be more than happy as we speak,’ Tuchel mentioned of Kante’s efficiency.

‘It took him some time, I've to say. It was not the true N’Golo within the final matches.

‘He struggled a bit in perception, in his depth and in his recreation normally.

N'Golo Kante was crowned man of the match for his performance against Lille
N’Golo Kante was topped man of the match for his efficiency in opposition to Lille (Getty)

‘It was good that he stepped up as we speak, it was good to see and you may immediately see how large the impression is that if he's in good condition.

‘He's our game-changer, after all. He had a huge effect, I’m very completely satisfied for him and the workforce.’

In the meantime, former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole claims Kante is the Premier League’s most-influential midfielder over the previous decade.

‘I don’t suppose there’s a midfielder as influential as him, definitely within the final 10 years, in our league, an all-round midfielder,’ mentioned Cole.

‘What he did at Leicester and what he’s finished at Chelsea… every part he does.

‘When he performs nicely, you win.’

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