in the first round of the Europa League group stage.
French team
With a 1-0 win over Austria, midfielder senior
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With the outstanding performance of the whole game, he was elected as the best player of the game. Kante's excellent play not only helped the French team to achieve the opening red, but also won the praise of many soccer celebrities.
Ian Wright, Roy Keane and Gary Neville spoke highly of Kante's performance on the show. Ian Wright joked, "I think he's going to retire very, very comfortably." The comment was both an acknowledgement of Kante's career and an expression of good wishes for his future life.
Roy Keane, on the other hand, believes that "some players will have a new lease of life and this is a new challenge for him." Keane pointed out that Kante's ability to still perform at a top level when faced with a new challenge is a testament to his strength and ability to adapt.
Wright also mentioned the level of the Saudi league, arguing, "You must be doing something right to play at this level in the Europa League. If you play in a league that is not at a high level, how can you show that level in a big tournament?" He emphasized that Kante's ability to maintain a high level in international competitions proves that he can improve himself in any environment.
Keane responded to this by saying, "He has better teammates in the national team, that's the key. He's surrounded by top players and when he goes forward he's covered by players and that's the key." Keane believes that Kante's performances for the national team are also due to the support of his teammates and overall tactical cooperation.
Gary Neville added: "A couple of years ago he didn't look like he could do it anymore, but now he seems to have a new lease of life. Of course, he's playing in a very strong team. When you're 30, 31, you feel like you're nearing the end of your career and you get a bit bored. But all of a sudden you're enjoying your career a lot more and you're making £86m a year! He'll suddenly be happy." Neville believes that Kante's rebirth lies not only in his return to competitive form, but also in his repositioning and enjoyment of his career.
Kante showed his usual high level of defense and ubiquitous running to help France control the pace of the game in the midfield. His interceptions, tackles and passes played a key role and contributed greatly to the team's victory.
This victory and Kante's performance not only enhanced the confidence of the French team, but also brought more expectations for the fans. Next, France will continue to face Holland and Poland in the group stage, and Kante's play will undoubtedly be a key factor in the team's ability to achieve better results. Fans are looking forward to him to continue to maintain his excellent form and help France go farther in this year's European Cup.
