I don't understand this playing Rudiger. He is a catastrophy playing in our end. Zouma is miles ahead of him. Hope to this will not be

Tuchel's first loss. We can't afford to loose.

7 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

Oof, hopefully Newcastle are too sh*t to notice.

The only reason I can see Dave playing is that he is a slightly better defender than James, Christensen is clearly because of Silva's injury and as for Kepa I think our Tommy has lost his marbles and the club have hidden 'The 'Best of Kepa Howlers' DVD's from him..maybe someone should have directed him to YouTube. 

Tuchel playing with fire.

2 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Yes that was my take on it as well ... bad miss rather than good save ...

Agreed.

 

Well TT will find out the hard way against a side that has been scoring a fair few of late when you put in the worst Keeper in the league he will cost you goals and points. Hopefully he learns fast cause this one is a big mistake.

Interesting line up 

12 minutes ago, evissy said:

Maybe Kepa turns out to be a world class keeper after all  

Not in my f**king life-time ..

Over 200m spent on 6 new signings in the summer and only one makes the starting XI over halfway through the season. 

Worrying. 

Let’s see

Kepa, Kepa ?? Ffs - it’s insulting that he can hold kepa’s performance v Barnsley as any kind of justification to select him to play - what a crock of sh*t, absolutely beggars belief - the guys on sky can barely believe either .

 

Not gonna lie, I've got the beginnings of a semi for this one. 

Wow, just wow Mr TT. 
 

Hope it works out for you.

 Kepa when being told he's starting...

When NUFC fans see kepa is playing...

Everyone else....

1 minute ago, Bridging The Gap said:

Not gonna lie, I've got the beginnings of a semi for this one. 

10 minutes ago, just said:

TT has just said Kepa is in because he had a good game against Barnsley! Well I don't know if he missed it but Zooms had an even better game and he is not given a spot. WTF!

Barnsley!!!! is that what he's basing his decision on, ffs..does he know which f**king league Barnsley are in.  Jesus someone needs to educate our bloody manager or we will be looking for a new one before the season ends.  

If he's resting Mendy for the next tough 6-7 fixtures i sort of understand. Otherwise what does Tuchel think he's doing ? Has he been fooled by a few good saves at Barnsley ?

I think I prefer most of the players on the bench.

Not gonna lie, I’m concerned that Kepa is back in goal, Mendy has been good for us and we’ve looked more solid with him in goal.

Not a position to rotate IMO.

Literally a match where we need to keep Newcastle away from our goal whilst being clinical at the other end.

I really hope this move has nothing to with any upstairs politics.

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and suggest Tickle does not have 100% say in the starting line up. Was quietly confident and had us for 3-0 until I saw the team sheet. I’m not interested in any manager that does the chairmen’s bidding on the pitch. Bet you we see Havertz  start as soon as he’s fit as well. 
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I've just heard Roman called Tuchel and said "we can't have Spurs and Everton enjoying the limelight of a 9 goal thriller, all my mates on the superyacht are laughing at how boring Chelsea are, play Kepa and tell the guys I want to win 6-5"

1 minute ago, goose said:

Wow, just wow Mr TT. 
 

Hope it works out for you.

I'm sure it will in this fixture, but the next 7 games ??

Just now, coco said:

If he's resting Mendy for the next tough 6-7 fixtures i sort of understand. Otherwise what does Tuchel think he's doing ? Has he been fooled by a few good saves at Barnsley ?

Would'nt have thought he is fooled - more likely that he has been told by the powers that be that he needs to get more out of the clubs record signing, and the most expensive keeper in the world.

Kepa will lose this on his own just like he did last time he started against Newcastle on 1/18/20 with that embarrassing header he jumped away from in the 94’ minute. Such a stupid f**king move. 

Edited February 15, 20215 yr by IndianaBlue85

I'm also annoyed that we have two left backs on the bench again, and no sign of Gilmour ...

I'm little worried with Christensen, Rudiger and Kepa in our defense. I really hope we will press high and sit on Newcastle because we can't afford giving them chances.

Abraham should prove himself for Tuchel, he gets his chance tonight. Werner showed some good form in the game against Sheffield. He needs to find the goal tonight as well!

Our game for the top 4, must win for us. No place for mistakes, no place for laziness. 

COME ON CHELS!!!

6 hours ago, Munkworth said:

Yes except it’ll be in West London...

Ha ha. Wrong day, wrong place, next Newcastle will look like juventus in disguise.