Why am not Rudiger’s replacement at Chelsea – Koulibaly finally reveals
Under Thomas Tuchel, Antonio Rudiger managed the left center-back position for Chelsea, and he did so flawlessly.
While playing under Thomas Tuchel, the German international rose to international stardom.
In order to fill the vacuum left by Rudiger’s departure from Chelsea, the team needed to sign a player of the highest caliber.
new signature Although Kalidou Koulibaly, a 31-year-old center back, has joined the team and performed well during preseason, he does not view himself as Rudiger’s replacement.
Koulibaly asserts that he differs from the deceased German in terms of skills.
“Antonio is a really good player,” said Koulibaly.
“I know what he did for Chelsea. I used to play against him when he was at Roma. He did a lot at Chelsea and I’m happy for him when he joined Real Madrid, but for me it’s not pressure.
“I don’t want to be the guy who is replacing Rudiger. I am Koulibaly, another player, not the same player, I don’t play like him. I have different skills, another style, another idea of football, so I will try to do my best to give solidity to the team.”