Djibril Sidibe

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Exactly the type of squad player you acquire in January. He can cover both left and right back and push both Moses and Alonso to always be at their best. He seems adept at getting forward and possesses good speed and size. He also seems capable of crossing from the right. I watched both games against the Spurs again, at Wembley he played LB and in Monaco he played RB. He looked better attacking down the right flank against Rose then he did on the left taking on Walker. Perhaps it had more to do with him being in his natural position than the opposition on the day, he is right footed so was able to protect the ball better on the right side.

One thing that is certain, if Conte and Emenalo did travel to Monaco on the 22nd to see Sidibe they did not go away disappointed! He was brilliant on the day, compact when in defensive positions(close to the CB) and very capable on counters(left Rose in his wake on a few occasions). He played narrow and direct in both boxes which is different from what you get from Moses who likes to dribble and stay wide. Victor is the better passer but Sidibe is the more willing passer.

[manpe 10,861]

He joined Monaco in the summer for five years, how likely can it be? Is it even allowed?

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

9 hours ago, manpe said:

He joined Monaco in the summer for five years, how likely can it be? Is it even allowed?

Yes it would be allowed. Players may represent a maximum of two clubs in a single season. He joined Monaco during the off-season so they have been his only club so far this term.

[the wes 7,212]

https://www.kickoff.co.uk/74224/chelsea-line-up-talented-24-year-old-who-fits-their-system-perfectly/

Nice wee article how Sidibe fits in are formation sign him up he seems like a good player 

[the wes 7,212]

Djibril Sidibe Characteristics

+ Strengths

Long shots	Very Strong
Defensive contribution	Very Strong
Key passes	Strong
Crossing	Strong
Dribbling	Strong

- Weaknesses

Holding on to the ball

Weak

 

Djibril Sidibe's Style of Play

• Likes to dribble
• Likes to play short passes
• Likes to tackle

[!Hazard! 3,394]

Just now, the wes said:

Djibril Sidibe Characteristics

+ Strengths

Long shots	Very Strong
Defensive contribution	Very Strong
Key passes	Strong
Crossing	Strong
Dribbling	Strong

- Weaknesses

Holding on to the ball

Weak

 

Djibril Sidibe's Style of Play

• Likes to dribble
• Likes to play short passes
• Likes to tackle

Lol judging from those strengths he seems like a footballing god. I gotta take a closer look at this fella.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

Isn't he right-footed? 

 

[the wes 7,212]

3 hours ago, Blue Colored Sky said:

Isn't he right-footed? 

 

I don't know mate what I read about him he plays  left side or right side position maybe he's both footed 

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

Amazing player, one of my favourite at the moment. He'd be my no.1 target in the summer. I have a bad feeling that City snap him because they need full-backs so badly it's no brainer. And knowing our reluctance to go in to the bidding wars we'd pass in that situation. But for now I will hinge on that one line mention from the guardian last month lol.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

On 22/01/2017 at 10:50 PM, Blue Colored Sky said:

Amazing player, one of my favourite at the moment. He'd be my no.1 target in the summer. I have a bad feeling that City snap him because they need full-backs so badly it's no brainer. And knowing our reluctance to go in to the bidding wars we'd pass in that situation. But for now I will hinge on that one line mention from the guardian last month lol.

I agree that Sidibe is a terrific player but he does not make it to number one in my wish list. That place is reserved for a Matic upgrade because I think an improvement in that position will make a bigger impact on our team than any other upgrade we might contemplate. I say a 'Matic upgrade', but actually I think I mean a Fabregas upgrade. A player who can deliver the quality Cesc can, while also providing the pace, power and energy that will persuade Antonio to select him ahead of Nemanja.

That said, you have to sign the players you need when they are available. If Sidibe is gettable in the summer, then we should try.

[the wes 7,212]

Matt Law from Telegraph reported we are after Sidibe hope we get this guy he's very good player that can play in both wing back positions 

[the wes 7,212]

Djibril Sidibe played like Cafu for Monaco against Manchester City, Rio Ferdinand claimed

http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/21/chelsea-target-djibril-sidibe-played-like-cafu-against-manchester-city-claims-rio-ferdinand-6464357/#ixzz4aDGo3elp

[ulvhedin 508]

how would you compare him to Nelson Semedo?

[the wes 7,212]

3 hours ago, ulvhedin said:

how would you compare him to Nelson Semedo?

Semedo is cracking player its hard to judge who's better but I like Sidibe cause he can fill in both wing-back positions 

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Shit source, but

Quote

Chelsea have reportedly turned to Monaco full-back Djibril Sidibe after failing to land Alex Sandro of Juventus.

According to Claudio Colla of TransferMarketWeb, Monaco's pursuit of Aston Villa's Jordan Amavi could free up Sidibe to leave, and the Blues are "planning" to make a move for him. 

Colla added that Sidibe rejected a transfer to Arsenal last summer.

Should Fabinho, who can also provide cover at full-back, stay put in Monaco, that might help Chelsea's cause.

Sidibe split his time on the right and the left last year, so he could replace Victor Moses on the former flank and provide cover for Marcos Alonso on the other.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2726218-chelsea-transfer-news-djibril-sidibe-reportedly-eyed-amid-alex-sandro-rumours

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/838279/Chelsea-Djibril-Sidibe-Monaco-Transfer-News-Gossip

[the wes 7,212]

5 minutes ago, RoyalBlues said:

Shit source, but

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2726218-chelsea-transfer-news-djibril-sidibe-reportedly-eyed-amid-alex-sandro-rumours

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/838279/Chelsea-Djibril-Sidibe-Monaco-Transfer-News-Gossip

I read reports a while back he's one of the players who wants to stay at Monaco 

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

3 minutes ago, the wes said:

I read reports a while back he's one of the players who wants to stay at Monaco 

If we throw in around 50m bid, maybe something will change.

[oldportblue 547]

take it with a big grain of salt but this was just retweeted by Thibauted, a chelsea fan account:

it says Sidibe is at Novotel with his agent and with bakayoko (perhaps to convince him) and the Monaco fan who posted it thinks he may be on his way to chelsea