Chelsea fans shift blame off Kepa as Tuchel’s attempted masterstroke backfires

[ad_1]

By Conor Laird Published: February 27, 2022 7:54 pm Last Updated: February 27, 2022 7:57 pm

Chelseas supporters have flooded to social media on Sunday evening, to reveal their frustrations with one particular member of the clubs squad.

The Blues were of course back in action a short time ago.

After sealing glory at the Club World Cup, Thomas Tuchels men made the trip to Wembley to take on Liverpool, hopeful of making it two trophies in the space of a month.

When all was said and done in the English capital, however, unfortunately, Chelseas efforts came up short.

After a pulsating 120 minutes packed with drama, chances galore and disallowed goals was sent to a penalty shootout, the two sides still couldnt be separated after a full 20 perfect spot-kicks.

Liverpool shot-stopper Caoimhin Kelleher, handed starting duties over Alisson for the day, subsequently stepped forward and slotted home with aplomb, leaving Kepa Arrizabalaga with the weight of the world on his shoulders, after being introduced off the bench with just minutes remaining in proceedings , specifically owing to his abilities in shootouts.

The Spaniard, however, after failing to keep out any of Chelseas 11 efforts, went on to blast his ensuing strike several yards clear of the crossbar, leaving Thomas Tuchel altogether red-faced on the touchline:

SCENES!!!

Kepa Arrizabalaga misses the 22nd penalty after being subbed on for the shoot-out! pic.twitter.com/yLIOIQWdUD

Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 27, 2022

Mount slated

On the back of the action coming to a close at Wembley, however, it is in fact not Kepa whom the vast majority of the Chelsea faithful have been keen to make their frustrations with clear.

Instead, widely targeted has been Mason Mount, whose two gilt-edged misses from glorious positions during normal time ultimately cost his side dear:

I blame Mount anyway

(@BadChelsTakes) February 27, 2022

this isnt even kepas fault. all mounts doing

mason mount is shit (@piercedagoat) February 27, 2022

Mount takes the blame for this loss for all i care

(@JF5Era) February 27, 2022

Theyll blame Kepa but Mount should be dragged for this game. pic.twitter.com/Zjln5USjA7

Jughead (@ii_jughead_ii) February 27, 2022

This is all Mounts fault https://t.co/YrGXTCiFUR

Fat Neck Lukaku (@Ghangerian) February 27, 2022

I wouldn’t blame that Loss on Kepa, Id blame it on Mount

(@TheRealZinnySZN) February 27, 2022

We should blame Mount, not Kepa pic.twitter.com/yiSpr9el4v

burhan (@burrrhaannn) February 27, 2022

Kepa not at fault. Chelsea wouldve comfortably won this if not for certain Mason Mount..

. (@Formersoccerfan) February 27, 2022

This loss is on Mason Mount, nobody should blame Kepa!

Tommy_Abanfiger (@dwene_woho) February 27, 2022

tragic. Pulisic had his opportunity SAVED and was our best attacker today, but nobody on this app can only criticize Mount. We all know it was entirely on Mount, everyone. But just saying Mount was shite isnt allowed.

Ryan Rooney (@CoachRooney16) February 27, 2022

Mount is to blame for this loss, no one else.

Mns (@Havertzo) February 27, 2022

Chelsea set price-tag for Kepa amid Newcastle interest Kalvin Phillips & Patrick Bamford amongst Leeds stars to send messages to departed Marcelo Bielsa Chelsea betting odds, next game: Burnley vs Chelsea odds: result, both teams to score, correct score & goalscorers

[ad_2]