Kante was the most effective player on the pitch last , a top class holding defensive midfielder
Would not begrudge him the world player of the year award. His positional sense and ability to screen the backline is immense. Whoever he plays for (Leicester, Chelsea, France) success follows. He’s won everything bar the Euros.
In that Leicester title win everyone was important, from Vardy and Mahrez providing the goals/creativity, Schmeichel and the back four the last line of defence, but Kanté is the one that holds the whole thing together. Albrighton, Drinkwater etc, these are lower mid table level midfielders. Kanté on his own did the work of two world class midfielders, stopping chances being conceded, and initiating attacks. Last week vs Villa Chelsea were wide open at the back. Back in comes Kanté and they are watertight.