I thought he was trying to waste time. Which doesn't make sense because we were on top throughout the latter parts of the match.Still think the best comment was from the pundit who (cant remember who) said: What I find most shocking in this situation is a goalkeeper getting a cramp
Kepa Arrizabalaga
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik and Imran hold a long overdue conversation about United's awful league form with 1 win in 7. They discuss a disappointing draw at Bournemouth, a not so disappointing draw against Liverpool and a crushing defeat at Chelsea - Is time nearly over for Erik Ten Hag?
Then in a special second half of the pod, Nik welcomes Natalie ( https://twitter.com/natalie_17) to discuss the fortunes of Manchester United Women as they booked a place in the FA Cup Final after a historic first ever win vs. Chelsea.
If it was tactical, I'm sure this would be something they would have discussed beforehand like LVG did with the Netherlands.
I think that was Jaime Redknapp. He sounded flabbergasted at the mere notion of a goalkeeper getting cramp.Still think the best comment was from the pundit who (cant remember who) said: What I find most shocking in this situation is a goalkeeper getting a cramp
Moved right on to the bench.
Good on Sarri. Don't think he could have let that one slide and he shouldn't.
He was always getting benched after that.
Back in the team and was Man of the Match.
Another terrible error but luckily he got away with it this time. He’s so average.
Chelsea did so well to find someone approaching the levels of feckwhittery that their last keeper was capable of.
Very good performance today. Weird that so many want him to fail. Maybe it’s his confidence.
I'd happily have him for the next 10 years but having watched de Gea for so long you just get used to certain things. Kepa's fundamentals are very good but he makes basic things look difficult, IMO. The thing that was striking about de Gea a year into it was how he did the complete opposite in a way few other keepers can.
Indeed. Got MOTM through virtue of making several easy saves. The only outstanding thing he did was somehow get let off from dropping the ball right at Babel's feet
DeGea wasn’t great during his first season either. Maybe give the guy a break. Price tag. Doesn’t help but that’s the market.
Wouldn't this contradict eachother? Shouldn't a GK with very good fundamentals have less trouble with the basics?
Does feel like a bit of a contradiction but mainly 'cause I can't find the words for it! He does the fundamentals well. Better than most keepers. He just doesn't make it look effortless while doing so, which I think is the intangible thing for me that sets the elite keepers from the rest. Might be fluffy but I'm hoping some folks know what I mean...
the difficulty in a save does not make you a good keeper. It was Kepa's positioning, his anticipation, the saves he made he pushed them away from danger. He didn't put us under undue pressure. Apart from the fumbled cross yes, but I have seen DDG almost push the ball into his own net
tipping shots over the bar, flying one handed saves are not the only yardsticks as to whether a keeper is good. Far from
Guess you haven't read the thread title
You're barking up the wrong tree trying to discuss Kepa with @charlenefan
Mind was made up when he started the thread.
Well it's not his fault he is the world most expensive keeper. And he can't be awful if Madrid wanted him under Zidane (for a much much smaller fee, granted)
Only an idiot compares him to DDG right now, but he will only get better. 3rd highest in the clean sheets (if memory is right) says he cant be all that bad. He is quite good at playing out from the back, like Ederson. I think that was a key factor in wanting him
There has been a few goals he should have saved or done better with, but every keeper gets that. There isn't one keeper in the prem who couldn't have done better with some goals. Some spanish media and fans wanted Kepa as Spain's number 1 after the WC
Out of curiosity how much did Chelsea get from Madrid for Courtois?
Very poor for Salah's goal. Just didn't look ready for it at all and flat footed himself.
Can't believe this guy cost 70M
Can't believe this guy cost 70M
Fantastic save, he does show a lot of promise most of the time.
Great save yeah. De Gea used to make saves like this very often untill this season. Those were the days.
Yeah was a brilliant one as Deeney placed his header pretty well into the corner.
Now the dust has settled on the cup final issue I think he's had a pretty good debut season.
Now the dust has settled on the cup final issue I think he's had a pretty good debut season.
There is reason Madrid wanted him, he's v good keeper, especially with his feet which is all the rage these days, and can still improve further.
Basque country is something of a factory in producing players.
Basque country is something of a factory in producing players.
Hero!
The save between the legs was pretty strange.
I actually felt sorry for the defender taking it, because 19/20 times that's a goal. The one time being when Kepa stands still.
I think keepers should stand still more often. They luck really dumb if the taker just rolls it into a corner though.
Kepa'd them in it
When we signed Kepa, albeit for a huge sum due to buyouts in Spain, there was a lot of talk in the Spanish media that he is going to be world class. Madrid wanted him and a lot of Spanish fans actually voted for him to be Spains no.1. They have obviously seen him far more than us, and although he's conceded a lot of soft goals i think he is slowly showing his ability. As is Jorginho lately
It's mad how many good players come specifically from the Basque country, and Catalonia of course.
Damn you, I should've changed the Chelsea thread title to that!
Is the topic title change due to him actually saving penalties?
He needs to become Spain’s #1. He is better suited to Spain’s style of play than DDG, and he can actually save penalties which is a very important skill in knockout tournaments.
De Gea didnt have a high rep over there and with the world cup and his club season, it is a new low. If he doesnt improve soon, he will lose his place to Kepa.
Would be bananas to drop De Gea after a few bad games.