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Chelsea star is a constant threat and has shown his true intelligence - Joey Barton
N’GOLO KANTE is a constant menace to opposition players as the Chelsea star never stops.
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That is according to former Rangers and Burnley midfielder Joey Barton.
Antonio Conte’s holding midfielder has flourished at Stamford Bridge since his £32m summer switch from Leicester.
Kante helped spearhead the Foxes’ miraculous title triumph and has continued his form with Chelsea.
N'Golo Kante has one Premier League goal for Chelsea so far which came in their 4-0 win over Man Utd
If you're playing in midfield with Kante, he's constantly in motion
And on the France international, Barton told BBC 5Live: "You can't [press] without Kante.
"If you're playing in midfield with Kante, he's constantly in motion.
"You see other players constantly moving and they're not always doing it wisely. He's so smart.
"He forced his way into the French national side. His impact on Leicester last year, his impact on the Premier League was incredible."
N'Golo Kante shone for Chelsea at Manchester City in the Blues' crucial 3-1 victory
Joey Barton is still without a club following his Rangers departure
Alongside Nemanja Matic, Chelsea’s midfield duo have dictated play and tempo, seeing the Blues rise to the top of the table.
Kante has not missed a minute of top-flight action this season.
And the 25-year-old is expected to start once again on Sunday (12pm) when Chelsea face West Brom at the Bridge.
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