N'Golo Kante made his debut for Chelsea last night.
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante in action with West Ham United's Michail Antonio and Cheikhou Kouyate
N'Golo Kante made his debut for Chelsea last night and for Leicester City supporters it was not easy or pleasant viewing.
Kante was Leicester's sensational bargain signing from Caen last summer, and played a major role in helping them stun the football world and win the Premier League title.
Everton's Ross Barkley in action with Leicester City's N'Golo Kante
The midfielder's performances saw him nominated in the final six for the PFA Player of the Year award, and called into the France squad for Euro 2016.
The fairytale came to an abrupt end this summer when Chelsea triggered his release clause, and unlike Jamie Vardy snubbing Arsenal, Kante decided to leave.
This was despite Leicester having Champions League football on offer and Chelsea not even being in the Europa League this season.
West Ham United's Dimitri Payet in action with Chelsea's N'Golo Kante
Leicester lost their Premier League opener against Hull, while Kante's Chelsea went on to beat West Ham 2-1.
Kante was booked after just three minutes of the match, but manged to keep in check and remain on the pitch, as Diego Costa netted a late winner.
For Leicester fans watching him it was a mix of emotions. From anger, admiration and bitterness, it was all there.
Here is a look at the reaction via Twitter...
Barely heard Kanté's name all game. Hope he's happy having no influence on the game. Good riddance #LCFC
— Mark Stewart (@jennings_182) August 15, 2016
Watching Kante roam around in a Chelsea shirt is hard. Ironing these onto my shirt has helped #lcfc pic.twitter.com/VMfPEClh5w
— Chris Rice (@C_Rice) August 15, 2016
Kante is just a joy to watch, however bitter you may be, the guy is special #CHEWHU #LCFC #CFC
— VIP (@_liam14) August 15, 2016
Literally can't bring myself to watch Kante playing for Chelsea #fuming #traitor #lcfc
— Tim Varley (@TimVarley26) August 15, 2016
Kante has gone from a band of brothers to a team of diving twats. Should've stayed at Leicester #LCFC#Grassnotalwaysgreener
— Martin Cobb (@Django1898) August 15, 2016
Watching Kante play for Chelsea hurts my soul a bit #lcfc
— joe perera (@Langoh) August 15, 2016
Just seen Kanté in a Chelsea shirt
— Steven Watkins (@SPW_85) August 15, 2016
Cried a little#LCFC
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