Chelsea's Koulibaly is the latest soccer star to head to Saudi Arabia
Kalidou Koulibaly has become the latest soccer star to head to Saudi Arabia after joining Al-Hilal from Chelsea on a three-year contractJUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KALIDOU KOULIBALY #3 - DEFENDER - AL-HILAL
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Injury ruined perfect season Koulibaly generated 27 starts in 30 appearances in all competitions, totaling two goals, one assist, 92 clearances and 57 tackles (38 won).
Impact Koulibaly began the season on a high note, including a successful run in the World Cup with Cameroon. However, the defender suffered a hamstring injury that ended his season a month early. He had been averaging about three clearances per match while playing in almost every minute of every game started. The back line for Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino is expected to be him, Thiago Silva and Wesley Fofana, with Trevoh Chalobah also an option to start for the 2023/24 campaign.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be out rest of season Koulibaly (hamstring) could be out the rest of the season, according to manager Frank Lampard. "I think it will be a tight call for the season to be fair. He's working away. I've b...
Impact Koulibaly suffered the injury three weeks ago in the trip to Madrid, so it's not good that he still may be out another couple weeks. While most normal hamstring injuries take about a month to return, it was likely also decided not to rush the center-back into contention. He could be available in the final week of the season, but as of now, there's a chance he won't want to take part in either trip to Manchester late in the month.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Brentford Koulibaly (hamstring) is not in Chelsea's match day squad to face Brentford on Wednesday.
Impact Koulibaly is missing a third consecutive game in all competitions Wednesday since suffering a hamstring injury in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal defeat against Real Madrid. Trevoh Chalobah is continuing in his place alongside Thiago Silva and Wesley Fofana in the back-three.
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Will miss next two matches Koulibaly (hamstring) will not be available for Chelsea's next two contests after interim manager Frank Lampard told reporters Friday, "He won't be available for either game. It's...
Impact At this point, Koulibaly should probably be considered doubtful at best heading into the April 22 clash with Manchester United as well. With the central defender unavailable, Trevoh Chalobah looks set to make his first appearance in the starting XI since Jan. 21 against Liverpool.
APRIL 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with hamstring injury Koulibaly was forced to sub off in the 55th minute of the Champions League quarterfinals match against Real Madrid with an apparent hamstring injury.
Impact Koulibaly felt discomfort in his hamstring that ended his day early Wednesday. He had started in 10 straight matches, totaling an assist, 43 clearances and 22 tackles (14 won). If he has to sit out, then Marc Cucurella would be the next player up to start at center back for Saturday's clash with Brighton.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eight clearances versus Wolves Koulibaly registered eight clearances, five tackles (four won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Wolverhampton.
Impact Koulibaly continues his excellence in the back, upping his average clearances to three a match. He should not have a problem overtaking his clearance total from last season, with just 13 more to get to that goal. In the last five games, the defender has generated one assist, 21 clearances, 14 tackles (10 won) and eight interceptions.
APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Five clearances Tuesday Koulibaly generated one tackle (one won), five clearances and two interceptions in Tuesday's 0-0 draw versus Liverpool.
Impact Koulibaly picked up the defensive volume during Tuesday's draw, as Liverpool sent wave and wave of attacks forward. The defender was pinned back and given the chance to compile a strong defensive floor throughout. Koulibaly doesn't have much upside going forward, but does consistently pile on all variety of defensive stats.
APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Assists in road win Koulibaly assisted one goal from one chance created, sent in one accurate cross, made three tackles (one won), one interception, five clearances and one block in Saturday's 3-1 win...
Impact Koulibaly had a good all-around performance, including the assist to Ben Chilwell's opener in the 11th minute. The centerback also led his side in clearances during the match. That was his first assist in the season, to go with three goals.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nine clearances versus Spurs Koulibaly generated nine clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Impact Koulibaly was stout defensively and paced his team in both clearances and interceptions, but his efforts weren't enough to keep Spurs off the board. Notably, running mate Thiago Silva went down with a knee issue early in this one, so Koulibaly might be even busier marshaling central defense in the near term.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four clearances Koulibaly blocked two shots, made an interception, a tackle and four clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Koulibaly was a part of the Chelsea back line that conceded just one goal during Wednesday's defeat. The center back returned from an illness in time to start leading Chelsea with two blocks and four clearances in the loss.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Starting UCL contest Koulibaly (illness) will be in the starting XI against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday.
Impact Koulibaly returns to the starting XI for the first time since Jan. 12 against Fulham after having been an unused substitute in his last two inclusions in the squad. Even with his return for this Champions League contest, Koulibaly may not be able to unseat Benoit Basiashile as the starter in Premier League action.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recovers from illness Koulibaly (illness) was called up by Chelsea for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Koulibaly was not involved in last weekend's draw against West Ham due to an illness, but he has recovered and will now be expected to start alongside Thiago Silva in central defense on Wednesday because Benoit Badiashile was not registered for Chelsea's UCL roster. But Wesley Fofana (knee) is returning to fitness while Cesar Azpilicueta and Trevoh Chalobah remain options in the position as well.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets lone Chelsea goal Koulibaly scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance, making three interceptions and two clearances during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Fulham.
Impact Koulibaly found the back of the net in the 47th minute, leveling the score just out of halftime. The goal was the second in 13 appearances for the centerback as Koulibaly has struggled since joining the club, helping Chelsea to just three clean sheets during his time on the pitch.
JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Wins four tackles in loss Koulibaly made five clearances and won four of four tackles in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against England.
Impact Koulibaly defended well Sunday but his side was just outmatched by England and Senegal were knocked out of the World Cup at the Round of 16.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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