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Feb202021 by JBNo Comments

Mendy vs Kepa: Tuchel explains the goalkeeping situation at Chelsea

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Thomas Tuchel has hailed Kepa Arrizabalaga’s displays and work on the training field after regaining his place in the first team, but says all three of his keepers remain in his plans. Kepa had fallen out of contention under Frank Lampard, which led to the signing of Edouard Mendy in September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mendy has impressed since arriving in the Premier League, but since the arrival of Tuchel, he has lost his place to Kepa. The Spanish stopper has kept back-to-back clean sheets since his return to the team and the German coach is impressed with his attitude and performances. ‘I encouraged him to see it as another opportunity and to take it as a fresh start and to see the possibilities for him in it and this is what he did,’ Tuc...

Nov62020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard provides Pulisic & Kepa injury updates ahead of Sheffield clash

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Frank Lampard has confirmed Christian Pulisic is still struggling with hamstring injury and will miss Chelsea’s game with Sheffield United – but Kepa is available after recovering from a shoulder injury. Pulisic pulled up in Chelsea’s warm-up against Burnley last week and had to be replaced by Timo Werner in the starting lineup before also skipping their victory over Rennes on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The American winger suffered a similar injury after in August’s FA Cup final and missed the start of this campaign as a consequence, which means he has only made just five appearances in all competitions. ‘No, he’s not fit to play,’ the Chelsea manager said at his pre-match press conference on Friday. ‘He’s still suffering with his hamstr...

Oct232020 by JBNo Comments

Edouard Mendy explains relationship with Chelsea goalkeeping rival Kepa

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Edouard Mendy says he has a ‘very good relationship’ with Kepa Arrizabalaga despite the duo battling it out to be the club’s number one choice. Mendy joined Chelsea this summer to provide good competition for Kepa and Willy Caballero after Lampard identified the goalkeeping position as a serious issue. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa – who was signed for a world-record fee – was dropped midway through the campaign for Caballero after a couple of poor displays and his error-ridden performances have returned even this season. But, Mendy has only conceded one goal in his first three matches in goal for his new club and looks set to establish himself as Chelsea’s first-choice goalie. But despite edging in front of the Spanish keeper in the pecking o...

Oct182020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reacts to Kepa’s latest error which sparked Chelsea collapse

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Frank Lampard says he will continue to support Kepa Arrizabalaga after his latest error in Chelsea’s draw with Southampton, while he expects Edouard Mendy to return in the next two weeks. The blues went two goals ahead on Saturday thanks to a Timo Werner brace but were pegged back twice in the match, with Vestergaard getting a goal in stoppage time to secure a draw for the Sanits. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kepa made some good stops as Southampton dominated the entire second half, but was at fault for the away club’s second goal in the game. Lampard was unhappy that the mistake by Kepa overshadowed an otherwise decent display – and still hopes he can get through this poor run of form. Asked if the Spanish keeper is mentally strong enough to deal...

Sep202020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reveals Kepa will be dropped after Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool

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Frank Lampard concedes Kepa Arrizabalaga made a ‘clear mistake’ in Chelsea’s defeat against Liverpool and has revealed that Caballero will be in goal for the Carabao Cup game against Barnley next week. Kepa is now under more pressure after his mistake in the second half allowed Sadio Mane to double Liverpool’s lead on Sunday evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Spain international also made a mistake which led to a goal during Chelsea’s first Premier League game of the season against Brighton. ‘With the Kepa situation it’s a clear mistake, it’s cost us because at that point we go on to have a penalty which we maybe scored,’ Lampard said after Chelsea’s defeat to Liverpool. ‘These fine margins change games at this level. We have to keep workin...

Sep92020 by JBNo Comments

How Kepa has reacted to Chelsea’s Mendy deal as Rennes give transfer update

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Kepa Arrizabalaga is ready to battle with Edouard Mendy for Chelsea’s number one as the club look to complete a deal for the goalkeeper – though Rennes claim the transfer is far from done. Mendy has emerged as Chelsea’s top target to replace Kepa, with the keeper having been recommended by Petr Cech, who played for Rennes before moving to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Chelsea have failed to land the big-name goalkeeper they were hoping for – having been linked with Jan Oblak and Marc-Andre ter Stegen – Mendy’s looming arrival has created serious question marks over Kepa. Kepa was dropped for two significant periods by Lampard last campaign, replaced by Wily Caballero each time, with the Chelsea manager having major concerns o...

Aug312020 by JBNo Comments

Kepa makes u-turn on his Chelsea future after Thiago Silva & Chilwell transfers

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Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has made a shocking u-turn on his future and has now decided to stay at Stamford Bridge. The Spanish keeper fell out of favour under Frank Lampard last campaign and he was dropped for Chelsea's FA Cup final which they lost 2-1 to Arsenal in July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That decision looked to all but seal Kepa’s intentions to leave the club and the Spaniard had been keen to do so, with offers from his country to return after two years in England. But, in an indication that he has been unimpressed with the defence, the Sun claim Kepa now wants to stay with the blues after the signings of Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell. Ben Chilwell arrived in a £50m deal from Leicester City, while Thiago Silva signed a one-ye...

Aug312020 by JBNo Comments

Petr Cech speaks out on Kepa’s future & reveals Chelsea’s transfer plans

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Petr Cech has played down speculations that Kepa Arrizabalaga could be set to leave Chelsea this summer and says everyone involved with the blues is hoping the goalie has a ‘great future’ at the club. Kepa became the most expensive goalkeeper in history when he joined Chelsea for £71m in 2018 but he has badly struggled to live up to his price tag over the last two campaigns at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frank Lampard ran out of patience with Kepa after many errors in the 2019/20 season and the Spaniard lost his place to 38-year-old Willy Caballero for the FA Cup final. But while possible replacements have been linked with Chelsea over the last few weeks – including Jan Oblak, Nick Pope and Andre Onana – Cech insists Kepa remains a...

Aug32020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea players want Lampard to replace Kepa after losing faith in the Spaniard

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Several Chelsea players would want the club to sign a new keeper as they have lost faith in record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to reports. Kepa’s career at Chelsea is hanging by a thread, with Lampard still unconvinced by the Spaniard and considering signing a new No. 1 at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Much was expected of Kepa when he joined the blues from Athletic Bilbao in 2018 but his displays have been underwhelming - Chelsea have conceded 54 goals in the Premier League this campaign. Lampard made his feelings known by dropping Kepa for Chelsea’s last league game of the season against Wolves – when qualification for the Champions League was on the line – and also leaving him on the bench for the FA Cup final. According ...

Jul282020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea identify three-man goalkeeper shortlist to replace Kepa

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Chelsea will try to sign a keeper this summer window because Frank Lampard is not convinced Kepa Arrizabalaga has a future at Stamford Bridge. Several sides in Spain have expressed an interest in signing Kepa but the blues want at least £50m to allow the Spaniard leave. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are looking at a list of keepers which includes Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak, Ajax’s Andre Onana and Burnley’s Nick Pope. Atletico have indicated that Oblak is not for sale so Chelsea will need to pay his £110m release clause to sign him. Andre Onana would be a cheaper option for Chelsea. The goalie wants to move to England and Ajax will listen to offers. Pope has established himself as one of the best keepers in the Premier League this campai...