Conte: This Chelsea star is already much better than I was
Conte is a big fan of Kante (Picture: AFP/Getty)
Antonio Conte believes N’Golo Kante has already surpassed the levels he was able to reach during his career and claims it’s ‘no contest’ comparing them.
The Chelsea boss enjoyed a stunning playing career, winning five Serie A titles as well as the Champions League and UEFA Cup with Juventus.
He was also a runner-up with Italy at both the World Cup in 1994 and at Euro 2000, before launching into a successful managerial career.
Kante, in comparison, has just one Premier League title to his name, although he should add another with Chelsea this season, while he was also a losing finalist at Euro 2016 with France.
But Conte believes Kante is already the superior player after enjoying such a brilliant start at Stamford Bridge.
He said: ‘Is Kante Conte mark two? No, he’s stronger than me.
‘I think I was stronger than him to score goals but, in the other aspects, there is no contest. He is stronger than me.
‘I like a lot these type of players. I was this type of player. And I always appreciated this type of player, with great generosity, great ability to work for the team.
‘I think it’s important to have this type of player if we want to win. Not only great talent, but players who run a lot during a game.
‘He’s an example [for the others]. N’Golo is a fantastic guy, fantastic player, great commitment, great behaviour. A great example.’
(Metro, UK)