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Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly happy playing for Benitez

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly enjoys playing for coach Rafa Benitez.

Koulibaly arrived in the summer from Genk.

"When I arrived in Italy, nobody knew me and they were doubting my skills," Koulibaly said.

"Then I rolled up my sleeves and I'm happy now, I'm improving game after game.

"I didn't expect the call from Napoli, I couldn't believe in it when Benitez called me. Rafa is a great Coach, it was an amazing thing.

"He told me that he was interested in me and wanted me on his team, then I joined Napoli and I have to say that he helped me a lot, he knows what I need."

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