KALIDOU KOULIBALY NEWS

Koulibaly nets winner to send Senegal through Senegal booked a place in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup thanks to a winning goal by Kalidou Koulibaly. The African champions took a firs...

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nets in big win contribution Koulibaly scored a goal on two shots (one on target), made four tackles (two won) and added 10 clearances during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Ecuador.

Impact Koulibaly smashed home a volley in the build up of a free kick during the 70th minute to seal the victory for his Senegal side. His 10 clearances were also a team-high as he patrolled his squad's area nicely. The Chelsea defender was priced rather attractively for DFS purposes, and the performance should be rather appreciated across all formats. With the result, Senegal now advances to the Round of 16.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances in victory Koulibaly logged seven clearances and added two successful tackles during Friday's 3-1 victory over Qatar.

Impact Koulibaly was once again a stalwart in central defense for his Senegal side and paced all players on the pitch in clearances for the afternoon. He will look to be equally as effective Tuesday in a tricky matchup with a talented Ecuador squad.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 Group A Team Guides: Senegal

Group A of the World Cup is a fascinating quartet in every way. Here is a guide to Senegal.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

How things stand in Europe's top leagues before World Cup

Arsenal looks like the real deal after building a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Concedes yellow card in loss Koulibaly conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Koulibaly was able to start twice in the last four days to regain his rhythm before the World Cup. While Koulibaly has only been in the lineup for one of the last three league losses, he'll still look for better effort defensively in 2023. Before then, he's set to anchor Senegal's hopes at the World Cup as a key piece following their triumph at AFCON in 2021.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Mané in Senegal's World Cup squad; Bayern concerned

Sadio Mané has been included in Senegal’s World Cup squad as coach Aliou Cissé gambles on one of the world’s best forwards being fit in time after injuring his lower right leg this...

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting XI Koulibaly (knee) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Dinamo Zagreb.

Impact Koulibaly returns to the XI Wednesday after missing the last two weeks with the knee injury. There's a chance he doesn't go a full 90 against Zagreb, but it's a decent spot for a clean sheet and even some shots if Chelsea go for the win in a meaningless spot.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rising stars to watch at World Cup: Pedri, Bellingham, Reyna

Spain’s Pedri González will highlight the list of teenagers who could make an impact at the World Cup

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On track to play Koulibaly (knee) should be available Wednesday against Dinamo Zagreb as long as no other issues arise, according to manager Graham Potter. "Koulibaly - provided there's no reaction...

Impact Koulibaly has missed each of the last three matches with a knee injury and looks to have recovered his fitness, if medical clearance is still needed. When he does return, Trevoh Chalobah would likely move elsewhere to make space in the lineup.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Wednesday return Koulibaly (knee) will not be an option against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday but could return for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb. Manager Graham Potter...

Impact Koulibaly will be shelved for his third straight contest due to his lingering knee problem but at least appears to have a clearer timeline to return. In his previous five outings (four starts), the central defender has garnered 15 clearances, 12 tackles (eight won) and six interceptions but just one shot (off target).

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Salzburg Koulibaly (knee) is out for Tuesday's trip to Salzburg according to manager Graham Potter. "It's not too serious but this game was too soon for him. We're hoping to get him on the...

Impact Koulibaly missed a clash with Manchester United and now seems like a doubt for a Saturday trip to Brighton as well. Marc Cucurella fully recovered from an illness and could be an option at center-back if Koulibaly misses more time, with Trevoh Chalobah another option in a back-five.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inside the Napoli juggernaut: Spalletti in full control

Napoli is off to its most exciting start since the days when Diego Maradona played for the club

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Senegal, with more than just Mané, has high World Cup hopes

Senegal has way more than just Sadio Mané

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out with knee issue Koulibaly will miss out on Saturday's match against Manchester United due to discomfort in his knee, according to manager Graham Potter via Adam Newsom for football.london. He just...

Impact Koulibaly didn't appear to have any issues prior to Saturday after playing the full 90 in Wednesday's draw with Brentford but is taking precautions to prevent any issues. While he's out, Thiago Silva gets help from Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella to fill out the back line. It's unclear if Koulibaly will also be in question for Tuesday's trip to Red Bull Salzburg but there should be an update by the UCL tie.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Chelsea to clean sheet Koulibably blocked two shots, made an interception, four tackles (winning three) and making a clearance during Tuesday's 2-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Koulibably helped Chelsea to a clean sheet as a member of the team's back three setup on Tuesday. The centerback has started three of Chelsea's four Champions League matches, helping the side to two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Easy day for clean sheet Koulibaly had one tackle (one won) and four clearances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus AC Milan.

Impact Koulibaly didn't have a whole lot to do as Chelsea controlled the match from start-to-finish. The center-back simply didn't handle enough volume to make a major fantasy impact. Some sloppy play from Koulibaly saw him commit two fouls, which proved to be a major detriment in such a quiet match. Chelsea as a whole seem to be more defensively stout under new boss Graham Potter, something that could help Koulibaly's clean sheet upside moving forward.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kalidou Koulibaly: The weaknesses Graham Potter must fix urgently Summer signing Koulibaly told us it would take him time to adapt at Chelsea. It was too long for Thomas Tuchel. Potter needs to speed it up

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Milan-Napoli, Roma-Atalanta highlight a big weekend in Italy

All of the big Serie A clubs face intriguing tests this weekend before the season’s first international break

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raspadori is Napoli's latest new weapon in unbeaten start

Reserve striker Giacomo Rasapdori scored a last-gasp winner in Napoli's 1-0 over Spezia in the Italian league

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Piotr Zieliński leading Napoli's group of breakout stars

Liverpool first tried to sign Piotr Zieliński at the age of 12

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Napoli overwhelms Liverpool in 4-1 Champions League win

Liverpool has a long way to go to regain the form that took it to the final of last season’s Champions League

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Liverpool, Barça, Bayern play in Champions League

Barcelona hosts Czech club Viktoria Plzen to kick off a campaign in which it will try to avoid a second straight group-stage elimination

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wesley Fofana joins Chelsea from Leicester for $87M

Wesley Fofana has become one of the most expensive defenders in soccer history after securing a move to Chelsea from Premier League rival Leicester for a reported fee of 75 million...

AUGUST 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuchel grumbles as big-spending Chelsea loses again in EPL

Chelsea is getting precious little return for being the biggest-spending team in Europe this summer and it's starting to irritate manager Thomas Tuchel

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS