Lille manager Jocelyn Gourvennec conceded that resistance player N'Golo Kante got his attention in the wake of facing the Chelsea midfielder the previous evening.
French side Lille left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday with a 2-0 loss to Chelsea in the Champions League last-16 tie. Nonetheless, they've actually got the second leg at home to play in a bid to upset the two-objective shortfall.
The Ligue 1 club stood their ground for huge spells on their visit to London, yet didn't have the bleeding edge around the last third like their rivals.
Chelsea are the reigning champs League holders with an objective on their back and looked sharp.
Lille supervisor Gourvennec singled out Blues focal midfielder Kante as somebody that was instrumental with his presentation.
The 30-year-old put forth up his group's second objective with a splendid help for Christian Pulisic, as well as buzz around the pitch for an hour and a half.
"He is a great player who gives others no time at all [on the ball]. He can break rapidly, our man attempted to foul him and couldn't that second was the way in to the game. Through his power he directed the rhythm for Chelsea." Gourvennec said.
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