Kante is going to relish & thrive playing in a more attacking role. Unfounded rubbish that he'll find it difficult to make as big an effect/impact further up the pitch. I am looking forward to how (inevitably) brilliant he'll perform in that role under Sarri

Re. Giroud again do not know what you are on about, how is he "Taylor made" to a system that requires alot of pace and movement (behind defences)?

Numerous players yesterday were looking to put the ball into moratas feet and make runs off of him, clearly a tactic the manager has asked them to work on. This is something giroud did so well for France helping them to win the world cup

The dynamism & intensity Kante will provide to start the (high) press and gain possession (quick) in final third over the course of the season will be absolutely essential in new role.

And the weakest elements of kantes game are killer passes and finishing, something that he is going to be required to do game in and game out further up the pitch

comment by jp1911 (U9072)
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And the weakest elements of kantes game are killer passes and finishing, something that he is going to be required to do game in and game out further up the pitch
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Did he have many chances to do either under Conte?

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Did he have many chances to do either under Conte?
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No not massively, but I wouldn't say he's never had the opportunity to demonstrate attacking play

"And the weakest elements of kantes game are killer passes and finishing, something that he is going to be required to do game in and game out further up the pitch"


As I said, unfounded.
He's been improving and evolved year-on-year with passing & creating chances, far more just basic limited footballer that you make him out to be.

It's funny you believe (possession) system will suit Barkley, this is a player that constantly relinquishes possession and makes horrible decision-making at the best of times.

Kovacic will be the one required to predominantly play the "killer passes".

Defending from the front. Kante will excel in his new role and will make those runs in the box. Jorginho will be the glue and will help keep the possession, whereas Kovacic (if he plays) will add more creativity in our midfield. We will just hope that our front line trio of Hazar——Morata——-Willian/Pedro will score enough goals to keep us competitive this season.

Taking control of midfield is the first step.
Goals (from midfield) come secondary and will fall in place once first is sorted, is my belief.

Midfield is the best has ever been in the last couple of years, provided Jorginho and Kovacic settle/adapt to epl

Yep on paper it should be.
Good thing with Kovacic signing is he's hungry to prove a point and master new ideas.

Kovacic Jorginho Kante on paper is an absolutely elite midfield, very excited to see what they can do