Excellent: Pat Nevin hails Chelsea’s new defender

Former Chelsea star, Pat Nevin has joined numerous others to laud the club’s new summer signing, Kalidou Koulibaly, following his performance in his Premier League debut in the Blues’ 1-0 victory over Everton evening on Saturday.

Nevin singled out the Senegalese international from the match. He added that he was excellent for Chelsea against Everton, describing him as ‘Antonio Rudiger mark II’.

Koulibaly impressed for the Blues in the defence area as they defeated Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park, thanks to Jorginho’s penalty.

Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live (via The Chelsea Chronicle), Nevin compared Koulibaly with Rudiger, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.

Nevin said, “Chelsea fans were worried about losing Antonio Rudiger. They have got Rudiger mark II, haven’t they? Different players, but Kalidou Koulibaly’s tackling has been excellent.”

Koulibaly, who signed a four-year contract with Chelsea from Napoli is expected to continue with his top form after he impressed against the Toffees.

He won seven duels, three clearances, three aerial duels, two tackles and an interception against Frank Lampard’s men.