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French midfielder N’Golo Kante has revealed his joy at playing alongside Paul Pogba again after Les Bleus’ win over Portugal.
Kante scored the winning goal on Saturday as the French sealed their place in the Nations League final with a 1-0 win against Cristiano Ronaldo and company.
The victory secured his staggering undefeated record while playing alongside Pogba, a streak that includes 20 wins and six draws.
Pogba has come under massive scrutiny for his performances for Manchester United, but his international teammate enjoys playing alongside him.
“He’s been injured for a while and it’s been a while since we’ve played together,” Kante told TF1 Telefoot.
‘We remember the World Cup we played together. It is a pleasure to play with Paul.
‘In the field, we feel very good. I am satisfied with the performance and performance of the team. We were at the level we needed.
Much is expected of us. We are world champions and the European Championship will be another challenge, but the truth is that we are a great team ”.
In terms of club football, Kante has set his sights on a top-four result for Chelsea this season.
“The Chelsea team has changed in recent years,” he said. “We have recruited a good number of players and we are going to try to win some titles. We want to qualify as quickly as possible for the next Champions League. ‘
The Blues are currently fifth in the Premier League after winning four and losing one of their first eight games, they are three points behind leader Leicester City.
The next step on Frank Lampard’s part is a lunchtime trip to Newcastle on November 21.
Before going back to domestic matters, Kante could be involved in France’s Nations League match against Sweden on Tuesday, the French have already secured first place in the group, which means that coach Didier Deschamps can opt for rotating your team.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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