Chelsea boss Tuchel explains Mendy’s absence for Tottenham clash
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Edouard Mendy’s absence against Tottenham is because of a knock the keeper suffered against Zenit St Petersburg in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
It means Kepa Arrizabalga is in goal for Chelsea against their London rivals, with back-up keeper Marcus Bettinelli on the bench.
Blues boss Tuchel explained: “Edou got a huge hit and we tried everything in the last days but he never felt fully comfortable in diving and getting another hit on it.
“Yesterday in training we decided if a miracle doesn’t happen overnight, then Kepa will play.”
There are five Blues changes from last week’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
As well as the change in goal, Andreas Christensen, Jorginho, Mason Mount and Cesar Azpilicueta return at the expense of Trevoh Chalobah, Saul Niguez, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech.
Chelsea: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Silva, Rudiger, Alonso, Kovacic, Jorginho, Mount, Havertz, Lukaku.
Subs: Bettinelli, Kante, Werner, Chalobah, Saul, Hudson-Odoi, Chilwell, Ziyech, James.
21/09/2021 @ 8:51 am
Tuchel is a wizard in the game of football . keep the tactics up , go go go all the way
21/09/2021 @ 8:10 am
Thank God we have a wonderful Coach like Tuchel he is in control I know we will win more trophies this season
21/09/2021 @ 5:16 am
What a coach, he knows how to change the game against the opponent. Keep it up this is our time shine.
21/09/2021 @ 4:21 am
Tuchel & the cruise, you have made us proud of the brilliant performance that you shown in world of football. May God bless you and the players. The blues never loose.
20/09/2021 @ 9:35 pm
I love Chelsea, Am happy for our wonderful tactician Double TT. The team is united and Kante is mr nice guy. Chelsea go go go. We win tremble this time.
20/09/2021 @ 9:22 pm
The bridge is now fortified than ever, you dare not cross it , the fully blown Blue Chelsea…..
20/09/2021 @ 6:13 pm
Tuchel, you have an element of Digital DNA in you. You read the foothball algorithm and recreate the algorithm to produce results.
What a couch!!
20/09/2021 @ 5:24 pm
Our first ten matches is critical, so far good. Kante did it again from the bench. Happy days for us, Go Chelsea.
20/09/2021 @ 5:05 pm
Boss Tuchel is really a good coach,he coming to the club really created difference in the club. long live Chelsea, the pride of London,.
Yusif Hazard from Sierra leone
20/09/2021 @ 4:45 pm
Thomas Tuchel is a Tactician.I give Kudos to him
20/09/2021 @ 4:14 pm
our coach is very smart he knows how to play the opponents.kante is alway a destroyer.
20/09/2021 @ 3:59 pm
Tuchel will stay at Chelaea longer than any manager because of his superb knowledge of the game.
20/09/2021 @ 2:15 pm
Tuchel is a true blue… Dortmund and PSG were only is learning ground before coming to his home at the bridge.
20/09/2021 @ 10:28 am
Tuchel n his team are wonderfully doing a great job at Chelsea. Kudos! Defenders has it yesterday with the most dangerous midfielder in Europe’Ngo’ Kante. Weldon my people
20/09/2021 @ 10:21 am
Lost for words to describe this almost complete Chelsea team.Great work to the coach and his technical team & good luck for the whole season.
20/09/2021 @ 9:39 am
I think Chelsea is working in the right direction. Keep it up. Kudos. Up Chelsea
20/09/2021 @ 8:46 am
The best coach ever may God guide you
20/09/2021 @ 8:36 am
Acumen leadership and management skills. I trust the boys are happy at the Bridge.
You killed it when You brought Kante from the bench who changed the game and drove it to victory. Kudos!!!
20/09/2021 @ 8:17 am
Chelsea coach is doing a great job.
20/09/2021 @ 6:48 am
I just love the way you calmly do things, then another more calm Kante midfield then ruthless striker and not selfish. Now we’re complete and pray Jehovah will reward you for your hard work with glorious season. Amen
20/09/2021 @ 5:31 am
Tuchel is amazing with how he sets up his team…..Chelsea’s number one signing
20/09/2021 @ 1:38 am
I didn’t know how to describe this coach, he’s damn good.. Up Chelsea for life
19/09/2021 @ 11:28 pm
Tuchel our prayers are with you always. You put smiles on our face walk-in work-out, with great performance from the blues team. Keep up the spirit. Your humility and steadfastness is key to success. Keep it up
19/09/2021 @ 8:07 pm
Tuchel, you’re probably the best coach ever. Really like your style.