He doesn't need rest. And he is best keeper in the world. But TT since arriving always play Kepa in b2b games. Sometimes he plays before Cup game, sometimes after. Norwich at home is easier than Newcastle away so this is why people expect to see Kepa. It has nothing to do with Mendy really.
And don't forget without Kepa we would not win Super Cup and would be already out of Carabao Cup and state of the club and fans would be much worse so he deserves to play here and there more than many outfield players we see far often.
Last 2 games at Stamford Bridge were losses in this kick off. City this season and WBA last season. Even 2 games before that in early kick off we didn't win. Leeds and Southampton away.
Kepa always play b2b games under TT when we play Cup so I think he will start here. Newcastle can be tricky next week.
CHO, Havertz sure thing in attack and I expect Kova and James back in the lineup.
CHO/Havertz have some good chemistry.
Krasnodar, WBA, City, Palace and today. 5 goals they assisted each other. Dont have exact stats but considering limited game time CHO has I imagine they spent very little time together on the pitch.
This is his chance. Many attackers out now.
Havertz will start as false number 9. Mount/Ziyech for 2nd spot and we need that 3rd fast player in attack CHO/Pulisic.
You two stop pretending 12 points against Malmo and Zenit is not a sure thing for both Chelsea and Juve. This Juve goal does not change anything. We need to beat them for first place.