https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2021/08/12/
kepa-and-mendy-celebrate-their-shared-super-cup-success
Kepa and Mendy celebrate their shared Super Cup success
12 Aug 2021
One made several crucial stops during two hours of match action that
couldn't separate Chelsea and Villarreal. The other was the penalty
shoot-out hero with a pair of decisive spot-kick saves. The 2021 Super Cup
was certainly a successful one for Chelsea goalkeepers!
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Kepa Arrizabalaga replaced Edouard Mendy shortly before the shoot-out, the
regular no.1 having done his job during a busier night than many he
experienced in European competition last season. Then Kepa stood tall and
guessed right – literally – twice, securing the Blues' second-ever Super
Cup triumph.
'It's not a typical situation,' said Kepa of the sub. 'I was ready because
I knew this could happen, and I tried to be ready mentally and physically
when we arrived at penalties.
'Edou did a fantastic job before, it was a tough, tough game against a
very difficult team. We won and we are so happy. All the team did a
fantastic job and we have the medal.'
Thomas Tuchel praise Mendy's attitude in his post-match media duties, and
revealed the plan to bring Kepa on for penalty shoot-outs was hatched
before the FA Cup tie at Barnsley in February, Tuchel's first taste of
knockout football in this country.
The Senegalese keeper, himself not even at Chelsea for a year yet now a
winner of two European trophies, was thrilled with how the evening panned
out.
'We work for this success,' said Mendy. 'I knew since last season that if
Kepa came on the pitch he would help the team like he did. I am really
happy for Kepa.
'This is teamwork, it's a team effort. When you play for Chelsea you play
for success, you play for titles. We did it together and we are happy.'