Kalidou Koulibaly

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Been a bust. Looks like Benitez was right about him, his concentration levels are so so so poor for somebody of his age and experience. Just seems to get sucked in and done far too often. Massively disappointing. 

[Pizy 18,852]

Man, I was so excited about this signing. And out of all of the players we brought in last summer he was the one I was least worried about. Figured we’d get Thiago Silva like performances and ease of adjusting to the PL. Even when he was struggling earlier in the season I was urging patience. 

But he hasn’t gotten any better. Today was perhaps the most worrying sign. Thiago Silva was visibly angry and frustrated with him. Yelling at him, throwing his arms up in annoyance, and as the game wore on he straight up started not passing it to KK out of fear he’d make a mistake. And then KK himself became terrified of making a forward pass because his confidence is so poor.

Just don’t understand how such an experienced, top level CB can be a total bust virtually overnight.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Back when we signed him in the summer, I saw this article from the mail comparing his stats against other CBs.

How does Koulibaly compare to Chelsea stars and Big Six stalwarts? 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11010037/How-does-Kalidou-Koulibaly-compare-Chelsea-stars-Big-Six-stalwarts.html

At the time, I was a bit shocked because he was objectively worse in nearly every department. (Especially the number of times he has been dribbled past by)

I mean, a defender who has been praised to the moon by his former managers.

And now, reality hits. Terrible at tracking back, unimaginative in attack.

The only thing he does is press upwards to defend, and almost gives up a foul in the process. And he is just gassed every game.

Silva is nearly 6 years older than him and plays with great tempo.

 

Edited January 1, 2023 by Blue Armour

[Vesper 30,091]

10 minutes ago, Blue Armour said:

Especially the number of times he has been dribbled past by

Sarr's rate is 50% higher than KK's on a per minute played basis

[Vytis33 1,261]

He's been shocking so far Spurs game aside.  Constantly lunging in on challenges

[DDA 9,924]

Absolute liability of a defender LOL

 

 

 

Hes playing on ghe right side of the center backs to cover Azpis lack of pace only to chase everyone around like a fucking donkey.

LoL you couldn't make it up.

 

 

 

 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Rüdiger to Koulibaly must be the biggest CB downgrade for top 6 club in recent history. Only beaten by Kante to Gallagher

I always thought he was overrated even in his prime at Napoli. Always been rash and clearly most of his pace and leap by now.

The fault lies with the board for having monitored more closely when everybody knew he was shit. And also with Potter for playing him over Trev.

Tragic we even paid quite a bit of money for this 31 has been.

He appears to be a genuine enough guy off the pitch so I will not go on a full hate rant here. Just hopes he pulls his stuff together and

[laura90 556]

I was so angry when I realized we were replacing Rudiger with him. I called it downgrade of the biggest proportion. Silva signing was , as great for our defense most of the times, really bad for our transfer policy. It really convinced somebody that every player in his thirties can play as good . After Silva we  started signing pensioners in every department even considering renewing contracts to our own . What was behind KK, Sterling, Auba signings? Was that for marketing purposes? Our best shot to get star players, even after their prime? Was that Boehly's perception that football club can be run as baseball or basketball club where average age is 35 or something?

Was Lukaku marketing signing? When we couldn't land star in his prime, we landed another , past his prime.

Fofana had major injury, and even though we had hideous times with our injured wingbacks, we paid premium money for him.

Only Cucurella I can stomach, bad scouting. 

And every one of this duds is on giant contract? No wonder we are singing only youngsters. Those are the only ones we can afford now days.

We don't have money for this world cup wonderkid I'm afraid.

[Mhsc 1,093]

He’s just a bad version of Harry Maguire. My only hope is this was a Tuchel signing that Boehly agreed to despite the data saying it would be a bad signing and it is something he’s learned from.

Honestly think we should sell him this window to any buyer that will pay 10m+

Edited January 2, 2023 by Mhsc

[didi007 69]

6 hours ago, TheHulk said:

This player is fecking garbage. No way Badiashile is so bad even if I don't rate him.

Oh give him a break! Hes playing a new league and will take time to settle. Silva and Rudiger were poor in the first years with Chelsea and greatly improved afterwards. He seems to be the new fall guy for Chelsea fans. Why not pick on Havertz who havev been playing in the league for years and are still crap!

[didi007 69]

5 hours ago, Pizy said:

Man, I was so excited about this signing. And out of all of the players we brought in last summer he was the one I was least worried about. Figured we’d get Thiago Silva like performances and ease of adjusting to the PL. Even when he was struggling earlier in the season I was urging patience. 

But he hasn’t gotten any better. Today was perhaps the most worrying sign. Thiago Silva was visibly angry and frustrated with him. Yelling at him, throwing his arms up in annoyance, and as the game wore on he straight up started not passing it to KK out of fear he’d make a mistake. And then KK himself became terrified of making a forward pass because his confidence is so poor.

Just don’t understand how such an experienced, top level CB can be a total bust virtually overnight.

Hes playing a new league! Thats why. Silva wasnt exactly great i his first year here

[didi007 69]

38 minutes ago, Mhsc said:

He’s just a bad version of Toby Maguire. My only hope is this was a Tuchel signing that Boehly agreed to despite the data saying it would be a bad signing and it is something he’s learned from.

Honestly think we should sell him this window to any buyer that will pay 10m+

Absolute nonsense!!!!

[Vesper 30,091]

23 minutes ago, didi007 said:

Silva wasnt exactly great i his first year here

bollocks

he had a sorta rough first couple of games, but quickly show his class

[Nero 1,868]

12 hours ago, Magic Lamps said:

Rüdiger to Koulibaly must be the biggest CB downgrade for top 6 club in recent history. 

They said he's better than Rüdiger. Like they said Willian is better than Hazard in 2013 🤡

[HEREIAM 83]

Donkey, complete waste of money along with Aubameyang and Cucurella, should have kept Alonso (barely plays for Barca) likewise Ruddy,

should have gone all out for Toney