French players talking about N’Golo Kante in ‘leaked’ locker room clip only proves his legendary status

Behind-the-scenes footage from France’s dressing room after their narrow win over Austria proves just how much the team values ​​N’Golo Kanté.

In a match overshadowed by Kylian Mbappe breaking his nose, France began their Euro 2024 campaign with a 1-0 victory over Austria in Group D.

The only goal of the match came courtesy of a Max Wober own goal, with the Leeds defender nodding past his own keeper as he attempted to defend a Mbappe cross.

But among the many topics of discussion after the match was Kanté’s superb performance, typical of the work the 33-year-old has accomplished throughout his glittering career.

Eyebrows were raised when World Cup, Champions League and Premier League winner Kanté was selected in Didier Deschamps’ squad, with the diminutive Frenchman having played in the Saudi Pro League last season .

But Kante appears to have retained his physique, his ability to sense danger and his composure with the ball, at times acting as a one-man defense for France against Austria.

And his performance did not go unnoticed, with images of Kanté being embraced by Deschamps and applauded by his teammates as he returned to the dressing room having been shared by France’s official social media channels.

Congratulating Kanté, Ibrahima Konaté said, pointing to the midfielder: “It’s crazy. It’s crazy.”

Youssouf Fofana then intervenes: “Listen to me carefully. Listen to me carefully when I speak in your ear.

“It’s not a myth. I saw it with my own eyes. I saw it. It’s crazy.”

The behind-the-scenes footage also included a thrilling pre-match speech from French captain Mbappe.

Before facing Austria, he declared emphatically: “Whatever happens, the referee, the pitch, the fans, always react to the match. We have the players to play. We put the ball on the ground and we play, with personality.

“Enjoy it guys. Enjoy it. These are great moments. These are European Championship matches. Enjoy it.

“We are not afraid of anything. We play. If we play (our game), it will work.

“You have to be active. No matter what happens, the level of the game, the decisions, we leave no one behind.

“Come on guys. It’s time. Let’s go on the field together. Let’s go. Let’s go. Together. Together. Together.”

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Subjects: France, Euro 2024, NGolo Kante, Kylian Mbappé, Didier Deschamps