“I don’t see him as a starter,” said Bixente Lizarazu

“At first, I don’t see him as a starter, I see him as a replacement,” estimated, Sunday May 19 on franceinfo, the franceinfo football consultant Bixente Lizarazu, about the surprise of the list of 25 players called by Didier Deschamps for the Euro football in Germany, the return of midfielder N’Golo Kante.

“I see him playing a role as an experienced player,” added Bixente Lizarazu about the 2018 world champion. This Saudi Arabian championship [ndlr : où évolue N’Golo Kanté depuis l’été 2023] does not make you dream. It’s difficult to be at your best when you’re playing in this championship.”

“However, he is a great professional so I think he will be at a good level,” continued the former Blues defender. “I think that Didier Deschamps, who knows the men, has guarantees about his physical condition and his ability to help the team.” “If he plays at the same level as we were able to know him in the France team, it “This is excellent news, but we know that this Saudi championship does not push you towards the best”he finished.