Antonio Conte says N'Golo Kante proving he is the best player in the Premier League
Kante played a starring role last term as Chelsea were crowned Premier League champions - a year after he helped Leicester to the title.
The France international has started well again this season, scoring the winner against his former club Leicester on Saturday.
And Conte believes Kante is living up to his billing as the Premier League’s best after he was named PFA Player of the Year last term.
The Chelsea manager also feels the 26-year-old is improving, especially with the ball at his feet.
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N'Golo Kante scored the winner against former club Leicester
N’Golo is very important for us – a top player
Antonio Conte
He said: “N’Golo is very important for us – a top player. It was an amazing performance. He played a really fantastic game.
“He scored but, overall, he made a lot of good runs. He is always improving. I think now he is very good with the ball.
“Before, a lot of people told me, ‘Yes, without the ball, he has good stamina and is a good worker’, but now with the ball he has improved a lot.
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“I am happy for this because we are working a lot with him. To be the best player in the Premier League last season is a great thing.
"This season he is confirming it. You must have the will to work and improve. Until the end of your career you can always improve.”
Kante, who cost Chelsea just £32million from Leicester, is expected to keep his place in Conte’s side for Chelsea’s Champions League return against Qarabag tomorrow.