Perhaps more credit to Solskjaer for not going away from it when went down in warm-ups. Another good shift from the Italian. It was senior figure Willian that ended up producing the match-winning moment with his volley, but it was another night where the academy graduates impressed in the first-team. He said: 'I haven't a physical problem. However, his position as the first-choice keeper for the national team came under threat following a poor World Cup campaign last summer as well as making a number of high-profile errors last season.
Statistics The reflexes that Valverde spoke of are supported by the statistics. The young spaniard regained his footing and repeatedly gestured back to the bench that he was ok to continue. Sarri storms down the tunnel and the whistle is blown for the end of extra time How you reacted on social media Tony: What? Frank Lampard's Chelsea side took the Champions League winners to penalties at the home of Besiktas in Turkey, only for Adrian to save Tammy Abraham's penalty to clam victory for the Reds. This is a player of considerable talent. Facebook: You can follow our. But given that Butland has only a middling record - think of his costly mistake at Leicester or the two goals conceded against Everton - the risk was that Chelsea would have been back in the market again soon. There, he wore the grey European kit that he isn't able to wear against Valencia as Chelsea were defeated on penalties.
Sarri was visibly angry as his goalkeeper refused to follow orders from the touchline but eventually conceded following a conversation with referee Jonathan Moss. The Manchester United goalkeeper endured a difficult start to his career in the Premier League as he took time to adapt to the physicality of the competition, but he has since flourished and established himself as perhaps the world's best in his position. Don't care who you are, if he wants you off he wants you off. As extra time neared its close, goalkeeper , who was risked in the final despite a recent hamstring injury, appeared to be clearly struggling after making a diving save on a Sergio Aguero effort on the doorstep of the goal mouth. For years it seemed the Manchester United stopper was being groomed as the long-term replacement for Iker Casillas. He's been undermined - it's the worst thing that can happen to a manager.
Unfortunately, the earlier mistake loomed large as clattered the post and Manchester City won the shootout. And Klopp spoke of his delight at claiming the win, while also praising Chelsea for their efforts in Istanbul, three days after the Blues had suffered a 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford against Manchester United. Kepa Arrizabalaga is nearing a move to Chelsea We profile Kepa Arrizabalaga as the Spanish goalkeeper completes a big-money transfer to Chelsea. Firmino — 5 — A rare off day for one of the best center forwards in the business. Why weren't the players dragging Kepa off anyway? The Reds, on the other hand, saw a 13th minute dribble and shot from turn into a save.
Sarri still decided to substitute his goalkeeper, to the point where Caballero was waiting on the touchline next to the fourth official who wondered whether to raise his board or not. Either way, the Red Devils relish the chance to deny Liverpool its chance at history. Kepa also praised the performance of Romania goalkeeper Ciprian Tatarusanu who made several brilliant stops to prevent Spain from running up a cricket score. Sarri didn't react at full-time and went straight off the pitch, while his players looked dejected in defeat. But Liverpool had to come from behind in the game, with Olivier Giroud opening the scoring for the Blues in the first half, and Christian Pulisic having a goal ruled out for offside.
All is not lost for the United star as per Moreno's refusal to play the same keeper in every game. Sarri had to be consoled by defender as he looked to have stern words with Kepa, as the goalkeeper mingled with his teammates, acting like nothing had happened. Immediately after United, Chelsea headed to Istanbul to play Liverpool in the Super Cup. . Thank you for subscribing See our Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid Email Chelsea recorded their first Champions League win under Frank Lampard with a 2-1 victory over Ligue 1 side Lille on Wednesday night.
Kepa has just publicly embarrassed Sarri in front of everyone. Referee Jonathan Moss ran over to confirm whether Kepa was going off or not and Sarri, begrudgingly, backed down and then stormed off down the tunnel before quickly returning, leaving Caballero a bemused spectator. The Chelsea goalkeeper was replaced by 21-year-old Unai Simon, who only made his debut after Kepa left. The club record £71m signing appeared to defy the Italian's attempt to substitute him in extra time before Sarri appeared furious and walked down the tunnel before quickly returning. Honorable mention: , , ,.
Man City will stay in touching distance and Klopp knows he needs Salah fit and back to his best to help Liverpool kick on in the winter months. Stay up to date with all the latest with all the latest from Oliver Harbord and the team at football. It all went wrong at the end of extra time, in a moment that may prove the end of his tenure. However, I think we did a good game and we control the possession. The stopper will take to the pitch in an orange goalkeeper kit on Chelsea's return to the Champions League because the first choice grey kit for European games is deemed to be a clash with Valencia's traditional white strip. While he is also impressive with the ball at his feet, Kepa will still need to adjust to the passing style of play that Sarri prefers. This looked like a specialist formation to make United better defensively against a stunning attacking team, but they should use it more often.
Was much better after that as he settled well into the game. I feel really comfortable on the way he likes to play, I am so happy and grateful. Got one in the last 10 minutes as he teed up Ross Barkley for the second of the game. In moving for Kepa, the hope is that Maurizio Sarri has secured Chelsea's first-choice goalkeeper on a long-term basis. Comparison Of course, replacing Courtois will be a huge challenge.