“You can put him next to Frank Lampard” – Joe Cole names Chelsea player who could have a greater legacy at Stamford Bridge
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole believes that Chelsea star N’Golo Kante could have a greater legacy than Frank Lampard at the club. The Frenchman has been regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world since joining the Blues back in 2016.
Speaking to the official Chelsea YouTube channel, Cole was asked whether he thinks Kante is the best midfielder in the world at the moment. He replied:
“Yes I do. Also, I think N’Golo now stands shoulder to shoulder with any of the great midfielders at this club. You can put him next to Frank [Lampard], you can put him next to [Claude] Makelele.
If he goes on a few more years and achieves more, maybe he surpasses them. In terms of influence on the pitch, I don’t think there is a more influential midfielder in world football. When he doesn’t play it hurts us so much. He’s the only player in the squad you take him out it’s hard to replace him.”
Frank Lampard and Claude Makelele are regarded as two of the best midfielders of all time. Lampard made 648 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions and is the club’s all-time top scorer, having scored 211 goals and provided 150 assists during his tenure. Makelele, on the other hand, made 217 appearances for the Blues and revolutionized the defensive midfield role in modern football.
Over his tenure as a Blue, Kante has won one Premier League title, one Champions League title and one Europa League title. The Frenchman was also named the 2016-17 Premier League Player of the Season.