He is ready: Tuchel hails new defender

Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel in a statement spoke on the club’s newest signing Kalidou Koulibaly, as he said he is fully fit and ready to play in the Premier League.

It is no longer news that Koulibaly completed a £33m move from the Italian side Napoli to Stamford Bridge this summer window.

However, the Blues manager is hopeful the 31-year-old Senegal international can emulate Thiago Silva by becoming a key player for the Blues for years to come.

“It’s nice he takes the challenge right now and we have Thiago Silva, who is even older and super experienced and still at the peak of his game.

“We hope Kalidou can do the same and play for many years for us.

“He is totally fit and ready for the challenge and he needs to be, because we need him in top shape,” Tuchel said at the Allegiant Stadium, via the Evening Standard.

Chelsea are still in the race to sign another defender before the close of the transfer window.