Kalidou Koulibaly Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct62022 by JBNo Comments

‘I need to play regularly’ – Koulibaly sends message to Potter after AC Milan win

Premier League

Kalidou Koulibaly says he is trying to find his rhythm since joining Chelsea but felt he grew into the Champions League win over AC Milan. The Serie A champions were beaten by Graham Potter’s side at Stamford Bridge, with Wesley Fofana, Aubameyang and Reece James all netting in a win that moves them up into second place in the group. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Koulibaly had not played under Potter prior to Milan’s visit, but a return to a back three formation saw him restored to Chelsea’s line-up for the first time in a month. The 31-year-old faced some huge criticism for his display in spite of the win – with Fabio Capello saying he ‘lacked personality’ – but Koulibaly feels he is improving and is still adapting to his new club. In an interview w...

Oct62022 by JBNo Comments

Fabio Capello accuses Koulibaly of showing ‘no personality’ at Chelsea after AC Milan win

Premier League

Fabio Capello has accused Kalidou Koulibaly of playing with ‘no personality’ after his move to Chelsea. The Senegal international moved to Chelsea in a €40 million (£33.8m) deal from Serie A giants Napoli in the summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Koulibaly was key to Napoli’s success during his eight seasons with the club, and helped Chelsea keep a clean sheet in their 3-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday. But Capello believes the 31-year-old defender is yet to hit the same standard he reached at Napoli. ‘At Chelsea he has no personality,’ Capello told Sky Sports Italy. ‘When he has the ball at his feet he hesitates. He is not playing quickly, he does not do what he did at Napoli. ‘At Napoli he commanded, he came forward, ...

Oct42022 by JBNo Comments

Koulibaly fires warning to Olivier Giroud ahead of Chelsea v AC Milan clash

Premier League, Seria A

Kalidou Koulibaly is desperate to keep Olivier Giroud quiet when he returns to Chelsea tomorrow, while Graham Potter has heaped praise on the AC Milan star. Former Blues striker Giroud will return to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night as AC Milan travel to west London to play their third Champions League match. The Frenchman spent four years at Chelsea – scoring 39 goals in 119 appearances for the Blues – before leaving to join AC Milan last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Giroud has enjoyed a good start to the season, netting six goals in his last 10 games, and will be looking to remind Chelsea fans of his ability when AC Milan visit Stamford Bridge. What Fernandes & Lisandro Martinez did to Man Utd teammates during Man City loss B...

Feb72022 by JBNo Comments

Senegal heroes Edouard Mendy & Kalidou Koulibaly react to AFCON win

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An emotional Edouard Mendy said all of Senegal’s hard work had finally paid off after he helped his nation beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to seal their first m Africa Cup of Nations crown. Sadio Mane had a penalty saved by Egypt goalkeeper Gabaski in only the seventh minute in Yaounde, Cameroon, but the Liverpool star stepped up and redeemed himself with the decisive effort after extra time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neither team were able to make the breakthrough after 120 minutes of action at the Olembe Stadium and Egypt will have fancied their chances given all of their knockout games in the tournament had gone the distance. Man Utd consider swapping Cristiano Ronaldo for PSG boss Pochettino Rudiger increases Chelsea salary demands after Real M...

May72020 by JBNo Comments

‘Liverpool wrap up title with Kalidou Koulibaly deal’

Premier League

Liverpool would “wrap the title up right there” if a deal was done to sign Kalidou Koulibaly alongside Virgil van Dijk, says former Liverpool player Don Hutchison. Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen on a move for the Napoli defender. Koulibaly has long been linked with a move to England, with Manchester United reported to have been monitoring his situation for some time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It could be that this year is when the Senegal international takes on a new challenge outside of Italy, with there no shortage of clubs willing to sign the 28-year-old. Liverpool would need to invest heavily again in order to win that race, having previously spent £75 million on Van Dijk, but Hutchison believes that would be money well spent as the club would ...

Dec252019 by JBNo Comments

Arsenal ‘make contact with Napoli’ to complete transfer for Koulibaly

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Napoli in a bid to sign highly-rated defender Kalidou Koulibaly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Gunners have been poor at the back this campaign, and new boss Mikel Arteta is under pressure to strengthen his back-four in January. Koulibaly was previously on Manchester United's radar, prior to the Red Devils splashing the cash to sign England international Harry Maguire from Leicester City, and is valued at around £55million. Arsenal do not have the funds to compete with the rest of the Big Six, and Mikel Arteta was warned by club chiefs that he wouldn't have enough funds to make new signings next month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Napoli are keen on signing out-of-...

Dec272018 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo slams Inter Milan fans for ‘racially abusing’ Kalidou Koulibaly

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Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out at fans who allegedly racially abused Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly during his side’s Serie A game with Inter Milan on Wednesday. The Senegalese defender was sent off late on in Napoli’s 1-0 loss to Inter Milan. Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti asked the officials to suspend the match as he heard ‘monkey chants’ aimed at Koulibaly. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The defender was sent off for two bookable offences after he made a harsh challenge and then sarcastically applauded the referee. Koulibaly was affected by the taunts towards him and Juventus forward Ronaldo says society needs ‘education and respect’ to ensure there’s not a repeat of the incident. ‘In the world and in football I always want education and re...

Dec192018 by JBNo Comments

Napoli confirm Mourinho made £95m Koulibaly bid before United sack

Premier League, Seria A, Transfer Info

Napoli rejected an offer of £95 million from Manchester United for defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to club chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis. Koulibaly has established himself as one of Europe's top defenders, having helped Napoli to back-to-back top-three finishes in Serie A. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old's exploits have attracted the attention of several clubs around Europe, most notably Manchester United. Speaking to the media at an event held by Corriere del Mezzogiorno, De Laurentiis confirmed that his club had rejected a huge bid for the Senegal international. "[Jose] Mourinho wanted him, we rejected £95 million," De Laurentiis said. "But now it's impossibile that he leaves Napoli." Mourinho was unable to sign the defend...