Kepa Arrizabalaga

[manpe 10,861]

Came on this forum to read people's feedbacks and it didn't even cross my mind that here would be criticism of Kepa. That shot was pretty much unsaveable. barring a freak save that you don't expect. Had he saved it, it would have been absolutely world class and would make Buffon's top 10 list. The defending before the goal was bad though... Luiz 

[!Hazard! 3,394]

2 hours ago, kellzfresh said:

Good reflexes, weak wrists.

I'd say it's a common problem with young goalkeepers. De Gea and Neuer had similar issues at that age. It takes years of practise, hard work and experience to develop the kinds of iron fists we see on some of the more experienced top keepers.

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

3 hours ago, Jason said:

I don't think it was even about the nerves today. It was a classic case of the team switching off because they thought Giroud was fouled and didn't play to the whistle. It's not something you want to see your team do it but it happens to everyone and it has happened to the best. It wasn't exactly like a glaring error (e.g. letting a shot squirm through him). Other than that, he had a quiet game with barely anything to do. The reaction to him here seems like a classic case of nitpicking because he's still new etc.

Its a classic case of Chelsea fans looking to shoot down their own players for nothing but the fact they want to. The guy has done nothing wrong and even if he has or does, look how long it took De Gea to show how good he was, a year maybe just a bit less.

 

David Luiz is the main issue for me in that back 4. Hes 30 or 31 year old, no excuses for him because hes vastly experienced but gets caught out ball watching almost every game. But this is repeatedly ignored because he can pass the ball a bit better than our other defenders. Defenders who cannot defend are about as much use as a fucking chocolate ashtray. 

[Jase 43,479]

1 hour ago, manpe said:

Came on this forum to read people's feedbacks and it didn't even cross my mind that here would be criticism of Kepa. That shot was pretty much unsaveable. barring a freak save that you don't expect. Had he saved it, it would have been absolutely world class and would make Buffon's top 10 list. The defending before the goal was bad though... Luiz 

It's TalkChelsea. You should know better.  

[the wes 7,212]

2 hours ago, Thor said:

 

 

It happens. 

This forum will continue to over analyse for the sake of it. 

I agree I wish some guys on this forum would take the positive from the game that was three points where we struggle at Newcastle over the years  I blame Luiz for the goal not kepa I think because hes cost £71m people are going to nick pick on the things he can't save 

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3 hours ago, Jason said:

I don't think it was even about the nerves today. It was a classic case of the team switching off because they thought Giroud was fouled and didn't play to the whistle. It's not something you want to see your team do it but it happens to everyone and it has happened to the best. It wasn't exactly like a glaring error (e.g. letting a shot squirm through him). Other than that, he had a quiet game with barely anything to do. The reaction to him here seems like a classic case of nitpicking because he's still new etc.

exactly.. honestly it was a very tough save to make even had the team not switched off.

[Yeboii 1,844]

I think it shows great reflexes from him that he was close to saving it. Also was close with the Arsenal goals.

Had no idea this would even be a topic of discussion 

[Thor 2,693]

He did make one mistake last night, and it was passing back to Azpi I believe with Rondon chasing from the same direction. Only time I was like WTF, but nothing came of it, so yeah. 

[kiwi1691 255]

8 hours ago, Flavio said:

Not to be blamed for the Joselu header, but I feel like De Gea would've saved that

Last week I saw a stat that De Gea conceded 10 of the last 14 shots. 

[Thor 2,693]

Last week I saw a stat that De Gea conceded 10 of the last 14 shots. 

Kepa would have saved all 10.

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[Fulham Broadway 17,305]

So according to football economic algorithms compiled by The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES)  an independent study centre, the club paid £40m too much for Kepa, and let Courtois go for £20m too little because the club were stuck between a rock and hard place when Big Nose decided to go AWOL

[Jase 43,479]

31 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

So according to football economic algorithms compiled by The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES)  an independent study centre, the club paid £40m too much for Kepa, and let Courtois go for £20m too little because the club were stuck between a rock and hard place when Big Nose decided to go AWOL

Means F all when the prices were decided by the length of the contracts.

[Fulham Broadway 17,305]

2 hours ago, Jason said:

Means F all when the prices were decided by the length of the contracts.

The CIES apparently take that into consideration. More to do with the desperation of the club and transfer window closing.