Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is backing Maurizio Sarri for success at Chelsea - if he's given time.

Sacked Napoli boss Sarri is set to take over from Antonio Conte at Chelsea.

"You can expect nice football because he's a very good coach," said Koulibaly, speaking after Senegal's 2-1 World Cup win over Poland in Moscow.

"It's disappointing that he leaves like this.

“We have now a big coach and we know we can win something with him. I hope he can win something with Chelsea.

“When a person like this comes, he needs time. They have to give him time because he will suit the football of Chelsea.

“I think Chelsea fans will enjoy the style of football he plays.

"At Napoli, we enjoyed so much the play and the supporters enjoyed so much too.

“I think at Chelsea it will be the same."