Fans all say same thing as Chelsea sub keeper Kepa spotted talking to Havertz minutes before striker scored matchwinner
KEPA ARRIZABALAGA was hailed by Chelsea fans online after giving matchwinner Kai Havertz advice on the sideline.
Havertz came off the bench to score and dramatically give the Blues all three points against West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
But before the German made it onto the pitch, he was seen getting advice from substitute stopper Kepa.
And it had fans all saying the same thing as the Spaniard was praised for his team spirit.
One said: “Kepa coached Havertz into scoring that goal. Love the mans work rate even on the bench.”
Another said: “Kepa is going to a great manager one day.”
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One added: “Kepa giving instructions to Kai before he came on. My f**king manager.”
West Ham opened the lead after Michail Antonio bundled in from close range following a corner.
But Chelsea turned it around thanks to supersubs Ben Chilwell and Havertz.
Although Havertz’s winner threatened to be cancelled out just moments later as Maxwel Cornet hammered home.
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In the build up, Jarrod Bowen collided with Edouard Mendy before Cornet converted from the loose ball.
VAR official Jarred Gillett advised Andy Madley to go over to the monitor and check the goal.
Replays appeared to show little contact between Bowen and Mendy but after the Senegalese stopper stayed down, the play was brought back.
Chelsea and Mendy were deemed fortunate to get away with it as some called for Kepa to be given a chance back in goal.
One argued: “If we don’t drop Mendy next game we are doing injustice to Kepa. End of story!”
Another added: “Kepa should start next match on Tuesday abeg. Mendy can sit this out for a game.”