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EPL: Why Lukaku Flopped At Chelsea – Koulibaly

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3 years ago

August 4, 2022

Chelsea’s summer signing, Kalodou Koulibaly has suggested that the club’s loanee, Romelu Lukaku struggled in the Premier League last season, due to a lack of ‘confidence’.

Koulibaly completed a move to Chelsea from Serie A club, Napoli earlier this summer before Lukaku completed the reverse move, as he secured a loan back to Inter Milan.

The Senegal defender, who knows Lukaku well from their time playing against each other in Italy, suggested that there could have been issues in the striker’s ‘private life’ that caused on-pitch struggles.

Speaking during his press conference on Wednesday, Koulibaly said: “Romelu is a good player, a nice player, a talented player.

“He is very strong and I was used to playing against him in Italy – I think he didn’t like to play against me!

“Last year I think maybe he didn’t have the confidence he needed to play like he wanted. Maybe something else, I don’t know.

“Football is not all about the pitch, it is also your private life and everything else, so maybe it was something that didn’t work with him over here.”

Koulibaly added: “We have a lot of talents, a lot of good players, a lot of winners, a lot of experienced players, a lot of young players. I wish Lukaku a good season but I wish Chelsea a better season.”

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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1 day ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”