Jase 43,479 Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 10 hours ago, Robguima said: He did have an impressive game. At the same time a taller gk, like tibo, migh have stopped the equalizer. Well he’s our gk now with strengths and weaknesses. On the other hand, had Courtois still been our keeper, he would have probably tripped Salah and gotten a red card in that Rudiger off-the-line clearance incident (Courtois always has a random knack of making a rash decision and getting sent off). OR remember that near post by Kepa at West Ham? Courtois would have easily conceded that! robsblubot and Johnnyeye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Starting to be called upon more in matches of late (which probably isn't a good things) but at the same time, he's starting to show what he's capable of. Two good saves to prevent an embarrassing result against Videoton! Johnnyeye and kellzfresh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I like the lad alot so far. Quality wise, Tibo was good, but there was always something in air not right about him, you could never imagine him being a legend here tbh. Early days for Kepa, but he definately has a potential to become our legend in the future. He has proper character and I love that about the players. Sideshow Luiz, DDA, kellzfresh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jase 43,479 Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 24 minutes ago, BlueLyon said: I like the lad alot so far. Quality wise, Tibo was good, but there was always something in air not right about him, you could never imagine him being a legend here tbh. Early days for Kepa, but he definately has a potential to become our legend in the future. He has proper character and I love that about the players. Speaking about character, I would question whether Kepa is strong enough to command the players when needed in matches. It's still early days for him with the team and I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now but he had that mix-up moment with Christensen in the first half against Videoton and there was barely any reaction from him (or Christensen). Not saying he (or both) should have started shouting like a mad man but there didn't seem to be any communication to make sure things like that do not happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 22 minutes ago, Jason said: Speaking about character, I would question whether Kepa is strong enough to command the players when needed in matches. It's still early days for him with the team and I'll give him the benefit of the doubt for now but he had that mix-up moment with Christensen in the first half against Videoton and there was barely any reaction from him (or Christensen). Not saying he (or both) should have started shouting like a mad man but there didn't seem to be any communication to make sure things like that do not happen again. IMO its just his development. He has been here for few months and is still a kid himself. Im sure he will get better with time. For now I totaly understand he wont be the most vocal person on field. But he is calm which is important. He came for record fee and tbh he is handling that tag brilliantly, I thought the pressure will get to him, but he was ice cold since that first interview when he signed. I just have good feeling about him. Coming from smaller club, the fee we paid for him, and that giant contract he was willing to sign give me alot of optimism he will stick here for the long run because he wants to and respects the lenghts the club went to sign him. Thats completely opposite to Tibo, his success in Madrid and family had set him to return there one day, despite Chelsea giving everything to accomodate him. Tibo came (or say returned) here as a star while Kepa is star in the making and if we are the ones to develop him, he will be alot more loyal. Thats why its always better to sign players from good, but not best teams. Torres, Sheva, Morata,...they were already Pool, Milano, Madrid bound. There are rare situations when players coming from big teams overcome their former team and become fan favourites like Makelele or Ashley Cole. Im sure Kepa will always have Bilbao in his heart, but he never had a connection to a big club before. Chelsea could be one and thats why I have good feeling about him, if he continues to improve as GK, Im certain he will end up as one of the Chelsea next generation greats Johnnyeye and manpe 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 I really liked him too, he is showing great signs. But man oh man, I wish he could grow a beard or something... Johnnyeye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybzkartel 284 Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 11 minutes ago, El P. said: I really liked him too, he is showing great signs. But man oh man, I wish he could grow a beard or something... It would impede with his aerodynamics, he should continue repping all non beard growing men. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Made good saves, distributed it well but his decision making from off the line needs to improve. The mix up with AC was a good example, he needs to command that situation, but apart from that he's been good since arriving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Â Johnnyeye 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I was wrong, you don't have to even grow a beard!! DDA and Johnnyeye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,958 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Very happy with him and with the last clean sheets because he had to fight for them. Several key and great saves. Keep it up! 11Drogba, Vesper, Stats and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Clean sheet counting up his belt good for him more of that please Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Vesper and Johnnyeye 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Johnnyeye 7,510 Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post! Share Posted October 7, 2018 great game from him today, long may it continue in Chelsea colours and i hope he develops in to a top top keeper for years to come, there is still a lot more to come from this lad kellzfresh, xPetrCechx, Yeboii and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Superblue 6,372 Posted October 7, 2018 Popular Post! Share Posted October 7, 2018 That save today from Redmond was world class. The ball was travelling and moving a lot in the air and Kepa was on the back foot getting back on his line. I've also noticed the last couple of games making some very good saves that he has strong hands and wrists. This worried me after that Arsenal game. He is already looking settled and solid for us, and can only get better. I get the impression that the defence in front of him are growing in confidence with his performances too. Vesper, Johnnyeye, goffus and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Also that Kepa song, so simple yet brilliant. Vesper, bluesman2610 and Johnnyeye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 And a long distant memory is that rat TC....Long live Kepa. Vesper, Fernando and Johnnyeye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Drogba 2,000 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11523344/premier-league-goalkeepers-assessed-for-passing-style-and-goal-involvement  Tomo, Vesper and Johnnyeye 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,195 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 hour ago, 11Drogba said: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11096/11523344/premier-league-goalkeepers-assessed-for-passing-style-and-goal-involvement  Further confirmation of Kepa's great talent. Also another stat display showing more of the ludicrously overrated Pickford's shortcomings. We dodged a massive bullet not signing him. Alabama, 11Drogba, kellzfresh and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Â Vesper, Johnnyeye and the wes 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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