Certain members of the Chelsea workforce have reportedly been puzzled by Kalidou Koulibaly's short career at the club.
According to GiveMeSport, 'there are figures around Chelsea bemused by his levels' since he moved to Stamford Bridge from Napoli in the summer for £33m.
Koulibaly has caused plenty of confusion and frustration amongst the fan base following his decision to exchange Serie A for South West London.
The 31-year-old has played 18 times this season, but it's difficult to name one match where he was the standout star.
He's often been overshadowed by his defensive partner Thiago Silva, who continues to stand head and shoulders above his teammates.
Whilst Silva is the epitome of consistency, his centre-back colleague could be defined as quite the opposite.
Although it's never quite been disastrous, Koulibaly is yet to justify his transfer to Chelsea.
Kalidou Koulibaly continues to struggle at Chelsea
Graham Potter has persisted with the Senegal international, having started him in the last six matches across all competitions.
But this run has yielded just one victory and one clean sheet.
This came at home against Bournemouth in the Premier League, where Koulibaly was hardly tested at all by the visitors.
In the follow up fixture, Nottingham Forest applied far greater pressure on the defender, and the results were telling.
Steve Cooper's men deserved to secure a draw due to their direct second-half performance.
Koulibaly was then subjected to successive meetings with Manchester City, evenings he will not forget in a hurry.
Especially yesterday's devastating 4-0 defeat in the FA Cup third round, with the fourth goal gifted by the Chelsea centre-back after fouling Phil Foden in the penalty area.
Sunday's shuddering loss might be the end of Koulibaly's stint in the XI, with new signing Benoit Badiashile surely pushing for a start.
Kenn2210
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It's why I can't take most of the opinions from the fanbase seriously enough. At this point, I'd rather let Boehly do what he feels is best to sort this mess. Hopefully he'll stick to his ideas and not keep flip flopping.
I hope he continues his work and don’t look at the noice
Andy_Mac
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They watch the back of TV
It's why I can't take most of the opinions from the fanbase seriously enough. At this point, I'd rather let Boehly do what he feels is best to sort this mess. Hopefully he'll stick to his ideas and not keep flip flopping.
Kenn2210
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It's baffling how blind most of the Chelsea fanbase appears to be. It's as though they don't watch the games at all. But then again, maybe they don't watch anymore because of how badly the team has been playing all season.
They watch the back of TV
blueLion01
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He's the biggest issue at Chelsea right now, but you obviously stopped watching Chelsea matches after seeing how poorly the season is going
I've actually stopped watching 🤦🏾♂️
michealbbaaale
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Why is Potter not starting Chalobah. He is way better than Koulibaly
u need to read their statuses well and u realize who is better
Andy_Mac
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And who is playing on the pitch is he the coach ?
It's baffling how blind most of the Chelsea fanbase appears to be. It's as though they don't watch the games at all. But then again, maybe they don't watch anymore because of how badly the team has been playing all season.
Andy_Mac
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The coach who was able to get him play well is sacked what you guys expect from potter a mid coach
Have you been watching Chelsea matches from the back of your TV set? Coz you're chatting nonsense. Koulibaly had several poor games even under Tuchel
Andy_Mac
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koulibaly is NOT the problem!!!
He's the biggest issue at Chelsea right now, but you obviously stopped watching Chelsea matches after seeing how poorly the season is going
Andy_Mac
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koulibaly try his best to stop goals but there's no one to score for Chelsea, leave baly from this nonsense, just because he's African
His nationality hasn't got to do with anything. He is performing terribly at Chelsea, and right now, he's the biggest issue. We cannot play out from the back because his ball playing abilities are terrible, and moreover he has lost pace now with age. He defends like Maguire. Call a spade a spade, and just admit that we've signed some awful players (Koulibaly being the worst one). I'd pick even Malang Sarr over him.
Andy_Mac
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Koulibaly is the best, the problem here is the coach or manager. we are failing to score goals
It's baffling how blind most Chelsea fans are. But then again, I don't blame you. You've probably stopped watching Chelsea matches because of seeing how poorly the season is going.
Andy_Mac
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The writer of this article is a moron....so Koulibaly should single- handedly keep clean sheets when he has little defensive midfield in front of him & a joke of a keeper behind him?
You clearly don't watch the games. Koulibaly is the biggest reason Chelsea's defence is as bad as it is. He cannot play out from the back. He's too slow and he defends like Maguire...well actually much worse. Chalobah, Humphreys, Levi Colwill, Malang Sarr, Wesley Fofana and even Marc Cucurella are much better than this fráüd Koulibaly
Andy_Mac
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Koulibaly is better than Chalobah ,re -arrange your sentence please 🙏 am just requesting you
You clearly don't watch the games. Even Malang Sarr is an upgrade on Koulibaly
Womabdlr
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coach is the problem
Dibcdinp
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Koulibaly is better than Chalobah ,re -arrange your sentence please 🙏 am just requesting you
He he’s only stronger than him, what are you saying??
pihbloyz
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Why is Potter not starting Chalobah. He is way better than Koulibaly
Why you they talk rubbish bro
michealbbaaale
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Why is Potter not starting Chalobah. He is way better than Koulibaly
Koulibaly is better than Chalobah ,re -arrange your sentence please 🙏 am just requesting you
kealmotuz
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The writer of this article is a moron....so Koulibaly should single- handedly keep clean sheets when he has little defensive midfield in front of him & a joke of a keeper behind him?
bro kepa has been one of our outstanding players so far you can't expect him to save everything and clean up after them when they make a mistake
Wuodiktz
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every time sack every sack
Wuodiktz
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my people ur please go sack him
RazaAhmed
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Why is Potter not starting Chalobah. He is way better than Koulibaly
Zetkopsyz
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The writer of this article is a moron....so Koulibaly should single- handedly keep clean sheets when he has little defensive midfield in front of him & a joke of a keeper behind him?
tuubisz
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kulibali is not are problem Sack Potter
cesabilmu
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they should just sack the Coach ,I miss TT was best not this small man the club is too big for him please sack before it's too late
cisbcisy
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Tell me what do you want Koulibaly to do that he hasn't done?
cisbcisy
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Koulibaly is not Chelsea problem the problem is we keep buying players that other clubs no longer view as a key player no good strikers milfield is weak so don't blame defenders for your problems
Kenn2210
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How many time did he play when Tuchel was there tell me
This guy play over 10 matches under him and moreover those he have to play all season before he prove is wat
MohammedNasow
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Chelsea we don't have players who are capable of trying to shoot for a goal that is our problem...
Vucinouy
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Sack nonsense coach Graham Potter leave koulibaly alone...
nanbekty
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Oops lol you this people is mad because he was playing bad right from the day TT brought him so why he did not train him well that time
How many time did he play when Tuchel was there tell me
Kenn2210
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With the age of Thiago Silva he is still active and best defender for Chelsea more than koulibaly … just waste of money after 2 transfer windows running after him
And they are here blaming coach thank God potted as brought his own player
Kenn2210
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This is what causes coaches to be fired because they have a bad coach and yet they are pointing fingers at the players if the coach wasn’t English the story would have gone differently. I am not a Chelsea fun but Potter is not good enough to coach a club of that level and to think they were saying he should have taken over at Manchester United and not Ten hag, hire an English coach at your own suffering I bet Chelsea funs miss Abramovic.
Who is this self God who put your mouth on this matter both English or no English they always blame each and every coach that come to Chelsea is not only potter get that to your head
Kenn2210
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the problem of Chelsea is not a player rather a team performance
And who is playing on the pitch is he the coach ?
Kenn2210
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The coach who was able to get him play well is sacked what you guys expect from potter a mid coach
Oops lol you this people is mad because he was playing bad right from the day TT brought him so why he did not train him well that time
Kenn2210
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The fact that they are baffled just goes to show how clueless Boehly is. Koulibaly should never have been on the shortlist.
Anyway TT brought him here ok
Kenn2210
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plm is coach don't blame players
So crazy man the coach is the one to defend the box or is the coach that commits fouls in dangerous area
Kenn2210
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Koulibaly is the best, the problem here is the coach or manager. we are failing to score goals
You are mad azin now I know there’s still crazy people out there if not how can you blame coach for bad playing of a players on the pitch or for forcing error in the pitch are you ok at all did kalido ever play well even with TT ? Don’t you read what the article said he said since he came did him and potter came the same time did you forget he play for TT and his always not at his best
Richyrichcfc93765
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This is what causes coaches to be fired because they have a bad coach and yet they are pointing fingers at the players if the coach wasn’t English the story would have gone differently. I am not a Chelsea fun but Potter is not good enough to coach a club of that level and to think they were saying he should have taken over at Manchester United and not Ten hag, hire an English coach at your own suffering I bet Chelsea funs miss Abramovic.
Your opinion, but sorry it's not accepted
Richyrichcfc93765
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The fact that they are baffled just goes to show how clueless Boehly is. Koulibaly should never have been on the shortlist.
Just keep commenting without making findings
biccdemnot
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Koulibaly is the best, the problem here is the coach or manager. we are failing to score goals
Richyrichcfc93765
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plm is coach don't blame players
With this your comment, I must conclude that you know nothing about football. All those lazy players and you said coach is the problem. Please quit watching football, lawn tennis might suit you.
adamsmbewe6
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fake English media hit the nail on the head rubbish
adamsmbewe6
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koulibaly try his best to stop goals but there's no one to score for Chelsea, leave baly from this nonsense, just because he's African
holaray
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short up....
What did you know ?
blueLion01
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koulibaly is NOT the problem!!!
Yuzacdnsz
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plm is coach don't blame players
Kambridge17
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So they are looking for a scapegoat 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Tohbdloptu
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The fact that they are baffled just goes to show how clueless Boehly is. Koulibaly should never have been on the shortlist.
It's not him but TT wanted him so you expected what
rodadrst
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The fact that they are baffled just goes to show how clueless Boehly is. Koulibaly should never have been on the shortlist.
Codbeklnor
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Sell him back
Teblack
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With the age of Thiago Silva he is still active and best defender for Chelsea more than koulibaly … just waste of money after 2 transfer windows running after him
short up....