Chelsea news as Kalidou Koulibaly speaks about his transition to the Premier League after receiving criticism in his debut season ahead of a huge clash against Real Madrid
Kalidou Koulibaly has admitted he hasn't been at his best since moving to Chelsea in the summer. The defender was signed for £33million from Napoli under Thomas Tuchel.
Despite his regular appearances in Chelsea's defence, his performances have regularly been criticised. Koulibaly seemed to be at fault for Ellis Simms' late equaliser for Everton before the international break.
Back in January, former Premier League striker Ian Wright claimed the defender looked 'nervy' after the 2-1 defeat to Fulham. "How can somebody be so fragile like Koulibaly?" he said on Wrighty's House podcast. "Koulibaly looks very [expletive] nervy and very anxious."
Until now, Koulibaly has stayed quiet on his start to life in the Premier League. But in an interview with the Times, the Senegal international has admitted his struggles. "I know I’m not at 100% yet, but think I’m coming to my level," he explained. "Chelsea made a big decision to sign me [last summer for £33million] and there’s a big desire in me to give back.
"I want to be part of this club for many years. This is not the year Chelsea were expecting, but sometimes when you have big changes, new proprietors, and half the team is new, everybody has to adapt. But we know how big the ambition is here and we’re going to work to win back the confidence of the supporters."
Chelsea's chances of securing a top four finish now seen all but over following the loss at Wolves. Attention now turns to the Champions League, with Real Madrid up next on Wednesday.
RM_y_nada_mas
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So where’s the verdict?
Riuabcemp
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This is my first x1 vs Madrid
Riuabcemp
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my team against Madrid
Rambcdko
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lampard was telling what to do by harry redknnap , so lampard just got. the job without any clue of reviving the team , I thought as well , it was just able to secure a part job because he was out of job because of his poorest ability and results of at everton infact l can not pinpoint deference between Nigeria and England in terms of mentality they 're so corrupt and sentimental, why should they advice boehly at this crucial time when Chelsea were deteriorating in form, mentally and other form of activities, Bringing potter at first was disaster and absurd, We did not expect anything less from an English poor coaching, now you're giving a confirmed failure like lampard to come and secure a two months job for salary sake and to portray. a picture that all is well, that Everton is the problem That how politics was done in England, quote me , it was an arrangement to destroy the investment, Chelsea fc
Zakclmpuz
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Koulibaly, you are good,but minimize risky passes in your box which lead to fouls when you are caught out by opposing forwards.
BinAdamu
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If Chelsea want to defeat Real Madrid in the knock-out stage of the UCL quarter final then they should ask UEFA to postpone the match till Thursday. because in Wednesday's knock-out matches Madrid use to get crazy 😁😁😁
moscknpry
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Kouli all you need to do is to improve on your confidence when facing opponent or with the ball take good, positive and fast decisions.
Olaitan124
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You’re also one of my Great Wall just needs some little changes
meuilosuyz
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you are good Kauli what you need to improve is to give a ball faster as possible,,,
demaceinop
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