Chelsea star Kalidou Koulibaly has admitted that it will be a "big challenge" for the Blues to finish in the Premier League's top-four, but has backed himself and his team-mates to secure a spot in the Champions League next season.
Graham Potter's side were unable to follow up on their Boxing Day win against Bournemouth, slumping to a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest to kick off 2023. Having had the perfect start to the new year with Raheem Sterling's rebound goal, a second half siege from the promoted side paid off with Serge Aurier's equaliser.
Things also don't get any easier for Chelsea with a Premier League and FA Cup double-header against Manchester City up next, and Liverpool to face before the month is out, but Koulibaly insists Chelsea must embrace the challenge.
