King Kante 1,643 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 How good is K2? I'll be honest and say whenever I have seen him (this has been limited) he has reminded me a bit of what I term a 'hipsters' idea of a great player. By this I mean he does everything in the good to very good range, but because he physically looks like a top CB, his good/very good play gets made out to be world class. Is this fair or is he genuinely world class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,185 Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 8 hours ago, King Kante said: How good is K2? I'll be honest and say whenever I have seen him (this has been limited) he has reminded me a bit of what I term a 'hipsters' idea of a great player. By this I mean he does everything in the good to very good range, but because he physically looks like a top CB, his good/very good play gets made out to be world class. Is this fair or is he genuinely world class? genuinely WC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluewillie 1,930 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 OK So when I said sign him 3 years ago, you amongst many others said no! What's changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,185 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 3 hours ago, bigbluewillie said: OK So when I said sign him 3 years ago, you amongst many others said no! What's changed? me? I wanted him so so bad years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted July 19, 2022 Share Posted July 19, 2022 Love his attitude. Hopefully he can kick on and do well here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea_4_eva 1,182 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 hours ago, Strike said: Reece proper blue through and through. Future Chelsea captain. bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren 41 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Only watched the first half of the Arsenal game but I caught Koulibaly's highlights. I thought he looked pretty good from what I saw; optimistic about him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milka 3,393 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Superblue 6,372 Posted August 1, 2022 Popular Post! Share Posted August 1, 2022 Class from both. Last Sicarius, Tomo, Strike and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 Before the video cuts off “and listen, anything you need” even more proof that JT, regardless of whays happened in the past, is still a top bloke. Pity we couldn’t get JT in an actual coaching position as opposed to this consultancy role he has though. Vesper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted August 4, 2022 Share Posted August 4, 2022 Interviewer's dream. Don't need many questions, just a microphone. Comes across as a really nice bloke. bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Last Sicarius 610 Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 If he will be healthy we will forgot Rudiger very fast Rock solid 💪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 What a finish by the big man! Johnnyeye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 amazing goal. He might not be fast and tall like Rüdiger but he is more powerful, his slide tackles are amazing and that technique for the goal was just brilliant. Was sceptical about him but he looks up for it. May he long stay healthy and continue to defy his age. bigbluewillie and Superblue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said: amazing goal. He might not be fast and tall like Rüdiger but he is more powerful, his slide tackles are amazing and that technique for the goal was just brilliant. Was sceptical about him but he looks up for it. May he long stay healthy and continue to defy his age. He's not got that burst of acceleration that Rudiger has but he's certainly no slouch and I think someone that is capable and comfortable of playing a high line and not worrying about opposition playing balls in behind. For that trade off though I think Koulibaly is a more tactically aware defender and better on the ball. Maybe won't drive the ball up the field like Rudiger would, but far more capable playing a 30-40 yard ball up field. Age is the only concern for me to be honest, and being able to maintain his standards well into his 30's. Not expecting him to be the next Thiago Silva, but if we got 2 years of him still in his prime and a year or two more of him at a high level to still offer something to the squad then I think it'll have been a really good deal all around for us. Anything more will be a bonus. Fernando 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork 1,794 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 He is a special CB, he has everything you want in a modern CB. bigbluewillie and DDA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Superblue_1986 said: He's not got that burst of acceleration that Rudiger has but he's certainly no slouch and I think someone that is capable and comfortable of playing a high line and not worrying about opposition playing balls in behind. For that trade off though I think Koulibaly is a more tactically aware defender and better on the ball. Maybe won't drive the ball up the field like Rudiger would, but far more capable playing a 30-40 yard ball up field. Age is the only concern for me to be honest, and being able to maintain his standards well into his 30's. Not expecting him to be the next Thiago Silva, but if we got 2 years of him still in his prime and a year or two more of him at a high level to still offer something to the squad then I think it'll have been a really good deal all around for us. Anything more will be a bonus. I think he was bought as heir to Thiago who will probably hang up his boots in a year. Then K2 can be the defensive anchor to play in the middle of the 3, which is the position that needs the most experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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