We honestly think there’s certain players who have reputations for being good and certain players bad – and there’s not much they can do in terms of their performance for the wider football public to change their preconceived opinions.
N’Golo Kante is a terrific destroying midfielder and this isn’t meant as a criticism of the Frenchman in any way. He’s a fantastic guy and clearly benefits the teams he plays for enormously, largely because of his defensive traits.
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But why when Jordan Henderson puts in a ‘Kante-esque’ performance it’s simply ignored…
In the clip below, you’ll see Liverpool’s captain winning the ball back three times in 25 seconds. That’s incredible dynamism, work-rate and desire – and set the tone for the win against PSG.
We’re not saying Henderson is as good a defensive midfielder as Kante. He isn’t, but he’s still a very good player and somebody Jurgen Klopp trusts implicitly. Liverpool are six from six and it’s about time the skipper got the unconditional support he’s earned from ALL Reds.