Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly explained there was no “magic potion” to stopping PSG star Kylian Mbappé, while he shrugged off transfer gossip.
The Senegal international was already valued at over €100m and his price-tag only rose higher after two exceptional performances against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
“I had no magic potion for stopping Mbappé, I simply did my job,” K2 told Afriquefoot.
“Every rival has his strengths and weaknesses, so a defender must find the right key to neutralising him. Mbappé is very, very fast. We all saw him for France at the World Cup and again in Ligue 1.
“He is very difficult to stop, so I tried to anticipate his movements. It worked well on Tuesday and I am happy.”
Koulibaly was asked to describe himself in three words.
“I’d say ‘humility’ is very important for me, then without ‘respect’ you get nowhere. Finally, I don’t know. I am always pretty ‘stubborn’ and try to give my best.
“I am working to improve myself. I don’t need a transfer window or any gossip to do that. I’m a professional and every day I try to become a better player.
“Of course, it’s pleasing to be of interest to many clubs, but I am totally concentrated on Napoli. Football moves fast, both up and down, so today there is positive talk about me and the most important thing is that I remain a quality player who helps my team.
“After that, we’ll see what happens. We are only at the start of the season, so I have no need to think about it. The most important thing for me is helping Napoli qualify for the next phase of the Champions League.”
dopbdelou
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koulibaly better than pique, but not Ramos
AnasShelpaye
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u have money still ends up in ro16
ending up in 16..there are alot of reasons one of them yes psg spend all his money on strikers but we dont have a defenders or mid players like your team even our goal keeper we dont buy him-buffon- so its very normal ending up when you face real or barca which have best players in the worls in all centers
AnasShelpaye
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u have money still ends up in ro16
usually I dont reply on people like u but I will this time there is nothing called u have money every big team have money there is alimit to every club and clubs like your club or real or barca spends more money for sure cuz have bigger income so please dont be stupid and turn on yr mind before talking when psg paid 220 m for ney every one said they are stupud foolish look at what happening right now!!big clubs can offer up to 250 m for one of mbappe or ney its businees
FarhanShaikh
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but he assist agoal with 7 of your team mates guys dont lie if the refree was anyone else the result would be 3_0 at least for psg 5 of your teammates couldnt stop neymar or mbappe they made your team woeful but you have the 12 player which was the refree
u have money still ends up in ro16
Zeabcknory
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but he assist agoal with 7 of your team mates guys dont lie if the refree was anyone else the result would be 3_0 at least for psg 5 of your teammates couldnt stop neymar or mbappe they made your team woeful but you have the 12 player which was the refree
Plastic juve fan cough Ronaldo fanboy
AnasShelpaye
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but he assist agoal with 7 of your team mates guys dont lie if the refree was anyone else the result would be 3_0 at least for psg 5 of your teammates couldnt stop neymar or mbappe they made your team woeful but you have the 12 player which was the refree
stuf
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Its all natural from koulibaly..He is a beast in the defence..One of the best defenders in the world in recent times...like if you agree
is it by force to like if we agree
Gautam Ranjan
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Its all natural from koulibaly..He is a beast in the defence..One of the best defenders in the world in recent times...like if you agree
Haoakpsuz
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I guess that's his way for saying mbappe is trash
razacelopz
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very good player for now is my best defender
INDayan
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come to LA liga, it has many magic potion to stop you
Angham Konyak
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you are welcome to manchester united