EPL: What Alonso said about Penders' performance, own goal after 2-0 defeat to Tottenham
Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has reacted to goalkeeper Mike Penders' own goal, which helped seal their 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday. The Chelsea manager emphasised that errors are an integral part of the sport that teams must navigate and overcome. The 21-year-old Penders was making his first Premier League […] EPL: What Alonso said about Penders' performance, own…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso discussed goalkeeper Mike Penders' own goal during Chelsea's 2-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday. Penders, who played his first Premier League start after replacing the injured Emiliano Martinez, inadvertently sent the ball into his own net while attempting to punch a corner kick.
This mistake, coupled with a late yellow card from Cole Palmer, extended Tottenham's lead to 2-0. The win marked Tottenham's first at Stamford Bridge since 2018. Alonso emphasized that errors are part of the game and that overcoming mistakes is crucial for the team. He expressed support for Penders, stating that the young goalkeeper will learn from the experience and improve.
Penders had previously made a crucial save against Omar Marmoush earlier in the match, but was unable to prevent Tottenham's second goal scored by Mathys Tel in the 87th minute.
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