Chelsea
boss, Frank Lampard, has singled out N’Golo Kanté and Timo Werner for praise
following the Blues’ Premier League 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday
afternoon.
Lampard
said that Kante’s level against Newcastle was really high, Werner was a real
threat.
Two
goals from Federico Fernandez (OG) and Tammy Abraham gave Chelsea all three
points against Newcastle at St. James’ Park.
Chelsea
is now on top of the Premier League table with 18 points from nine games
following the victory.
“He
[Timo Werner] had a couple of chances to be fair to Timo. He was a real threat
to us throughout the game,” Lampard told a post-match press conference after the
game.
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“The pace at which he travelled with the ball
was something special.
On
Kante, Lampard added, “His levels are really high. He’s a top midfield player.”
Chelsea
will face Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on 29 November in their next
Premier League fixture.
