Liverpool's Jordan Henderson lifts the League Cup trophy after defeating Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Reuters
Liverpool's Jordan Henderson lifts the League Cup trophy after defeating Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 27, 2022. Reuters
Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga is consoled by teammates after the match. Reuters
Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga is consoled by teammates after the match. Reuters
Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool lifts the Carabao Cup trophy. Getty
Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool lifts the Carabao Cup trophy. Getty
Liverpool's Diogo Jota, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson and Ibrahima Konate celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out in the League Cup final against Liverpool. Reuters
Liverpool's Diogo Jota, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Andrew Robertson and Ibrahima Konate celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out in the League Cup final against Liverpool. Reuters
Liverpool players celebrate after victory in the penalty shoot-out in the League Cup final against Chelsea at the Wembley Stadium. Getty
Liverpool players celebrate after victory in the penalty shoot-out in the League Cup final against Chelsea at the Wembley Stadium. Getty
Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool scores his team's eleventh penalty in the shoot-out. Getty
Caoimhin Kelleher of Liverpool scores his team's eleventh penalty in the shoot-out. Getty
Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga, centre, comes on to replace Edouard Mendy. AFP
Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga, centre, comes on to replace Edouard Mendy. AFP
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku reacts after scoring in the shoot-out. Reuters
Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku reacts after scoring in the shoot-out. Reuters
Ngolo Kante of Chelsea fouls Andrew Robertson of Liverpool during the League Cup final. Getty
Ngolo Kante of Chelsea fouls Andrew Robertson of Liverpool during the League Cup final. Getty
Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner scores but the goal is ruled offside during the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. AFP
Chelsea's German striker Timo Werner scores but the goal is ruled offside during the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. AFP
Referee Stuart Attwell shows the yellow card to Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea on Sunday. EPA
Referee Stuart Attwell shows the yellow card to Mateo Kovacic of Chelsea on Sunday. EPA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during the final. AFP
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp during the final. AFP
English referee Stuart Attwell checks the pitch-side monitor after being advised of a foul by VAR, before disallowing a goal from Liverpool's Joel Matip. AFP
English referee Stuart Attwell checks the pitch-side monitor after being advised of a foul by VAR, before disallowing a goal from Liverpool's Joel Matip. AFP
Chelsea's Kai Havertz has a shot on goal during the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. PA
Chelsea's Kai Havertz has a shot on goal during the League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. PA
Liverpool's Fabinho reacts during the League Cup final. PA
Liverpool's Fabinho reacts during the League Cup final. PA
Liverpool's Joel Matip celebrates with his team-mates after scoring, before it was later disallowed. PA
Liverpool's Joel Matip celebrates with his team-mates after scoring, before it was later disallowed. PA

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Chelsea look to get knockout strategy back on track in FA Cup after Kepa's spot of bother

Blues face Luton Town in fifth round just days after manager Tuchel's calamitous call to switch goalkeepers for League Cup final shoot-out

Ian Hawkey
Ian Hawkey

March 02, 2022

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In his 400 days since taking charge of Chelsea, Thomas Tuchel has guided them to four major finals in four different competitions. He’s won two and lost two, but can convincingly argue that the global reach of the pair he was victorious in — the Champions League and Club World Cup — mean he is more than breaking even.

The lost finals — last May against Leicester City in the FA Cup, and Sunday’s defeat via a marathon penalty shoot-out to Liverpool in the League Cup, were domestic prizes — and in the second of them, Chelsea can hardly be scorned for not providing amply to a brilliant contest, nor to adding a fresh talking point about Tuchel’s detailed strategic thinking.

The German has a knack of successfully negotiating knockout competitions. Two successive Champions League finals, with two different clubs — Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea — in the last two seasons endorse that. Both were journeys characterised by telling substitutions at key stages, and if any manager can truly claim to influence the high-pressure, one-against-one duel that is a penalty shoot-out to decide the destiny of a trophy, Tuchel is that manager.

He won a further ‘final’ last August, the one-off Uefa Super Cup, victory over Villarreal decided by shoot-out and featuring a change of goalkeeper at the end of extra-time.

On that occasion, Kepa Arrizabalaga concentrated a full two years worth of emotion into 20 minutes. He, the most expensive goalkeeper in history, had lost his place as Chelsea’s first choice in 2020. But Tuchel, advised by a team of analysts and his own instincts, deems Kepa superior in one aspect to Edouard Mendy, the keeper who had eclipsed Kepa in the hierarchy: Saving penalties. So Kepa came on for Mendy simply for the shoot-out against Villarreal. He kept out two of Villarreal’s seven penalties, Chelsea winning it 6-5.

“Proof,” said Tuchel at the time, “that Kepa is better in this discipline,” detailing the process of data analysis, consultation and prematch discussion with both Mendy and Kepa about the tactic of replacing the main gloveman with his tall deputy if penalties were needed.

Nor is it ever just about the shooting and saving. Kepa’s brief, but heralded role in the Super Cup included his being booked, for gestures and movements deemed to unsettle one of Villarreal’s spot-kickers.

Fast-forward to Abu Dhabi last month, and more carefully rehearsed mind-games around another crucial Chelsea penalty. This one came in extra-time of the Club World Cup final, with Chelsea drawing 1-1 with Palmeiras. Success from the spot would spare Chelsea a shoot-out tie-breaker. Cesar Azpilicueta feigned as if he was going to take the penalty, drawing the attention of Palmeiras players who, by word and gesture, sought to unsettle him. It was a ruse. Kai Havertz, standing clear of the hubbub, stepped up late to take the spot-kick, and scored.

“Brilliant,” beamed Tuchel of the Azpilicueta decoy, “how [Azpilicueta] protected Kai for the penalty.”

Chelsea beat Atletico in Uefa Super Cup: player ratings

CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. Had to be alert to block Dia in the first half. Spared humiliation after Gerard Moreno hit the post after he slipped when playing out a goal kick. Made way for Arrizabalaga before the shoot out
CHELSEA RATINGS: Edouard Mendy – 7. Had to be alert to block Dia in the first half. Spared humiliation after Gerard Moreno hit the post after he slipped when playing out a goal kick. Made way for Arrizabalaga before the shoot out
Kurt Zouma – 7. Had a chance for a rare goal after an appetising cross by Ziyech at a free kick, but blazed over at full stretch. Rarely troubled at the back before he made way for Christensen.
Kurt Zouma – 7. Had a chance for a rare goal after an appetising cross by Ziyech at a free kick, but blazed over at full stretch. Rarely troubled at the back before he made way for Christensen.
Trevoh Chalobah – 8. Showed nerves as he missed his first kick in the opening play of the game, but settled admirably. Made an athletic interception from a cross in the second half, as part of a bright defensive display.
Trevoh Chalobah – 8. Showed nerves as he missed his first kick in the opening play of the game, but settled admirably. Made an athletic interception from a cross in the second half, as part of a bright defensive display.
Antonio Rudiger – 6. Seemed in a grumpy mood from the start, and was booked for his follow through in a hefty tackle that floored Yeremi. Wayward pass led to Villarreal’s leveller. Powered his penalty home.
Antonio Rudiger – 6. Seemed in a grumpy mood from the start, and was booked for his follow through in a hefty tackle that floored Yeremi. Wayward pass led to Villarreal’s leveller. Powered his penalty home.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6. Wasteful at set pieces, and unnecessarily gave away a corner early on. Huffed and puffed going forward, without much joy.
Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6. Wasteful at set pieces, and unnecessarily gave away a corner early on. Huffed and puffed going forward, without much joy.
N’Golo Kante – 8. Here. There. Everywhere. As usual. Also went close with a shot as Chelsea dominated the early exchanges.
N’Golo Kante – 8. Here. There. Everywhere. As usual. Also went close with a shot as Chelsea dominated the early exchanges.
Mateo Kovacic – 6. Made a sloppy start. Tightened up as Chelsea assumed control of possession, but started to lapse again after the interval – only to find yet more energy in extra time
Mateo Kovacic – 6. Made a sloppy start. Tightened up as Chelsea assumed control of possession, but started to lapse again after the interval – only to find yet more energy in extra time
Marcos Alonso – 6. Had his foot stamped on by Gerard Moreno early on, but still showed up well in the early throes. Put Havertz in space to set up the first goal. Influence waned as the game wore on. Slipped, but still scored his penalty
Marcos Alonso – 6. Had his foot stamped on by Gerard Moreno early on, but still showed up well in the early throes. Put Havertz in space to set up the first goal. Influence waned as the game wore on. Slipped, but still scored his penalty
Hakim Ziyech – 7. Richly merited his 27th minute goal as he had been a threat from the off, but was forced off before half time with a shoulder injury
Hakim Ziyech – 7. Richly merited his 27th minute goal as he had been a threat from the off, but was forced off before half time with a shoulder injury
Kai Havertz – 7. The German forward crossed for Ziyech to score the opener, and warmed to his task well after a quiet start. Had the ffirst penalty of the shoot out saved.
Kai Havertz – 7. The German forward crossed for Ziyech to score the opener, and warmed to his task well after a quiet start. Had the ffirst penalty of the shoot out saved.
Timo Werner – 5. A new season, but the same old Timo Werner on this evidence. Had some chances, but still looks light on confidence.
Timo Werner – 5. A new season, but the same old Timo Werner on this evidence. Had some chances, but still looks light on confidence.
SUBS: Christian Pulisic – 6. On for the injured Ziyech before half time, but did not exert the same influence as the man he replaced. Missed a good chance in extra time. Recovered to bury his penalty.
SUBS: Christian Pulisic – 6. On for the injured Ziyech before half time, but did not exert the same influence as the man he replaced. Missed a good chance in extra time. Recovered to bury his penalty.
Jorginho – 7. Took the captain’s armband when he came on for Kante, only to later pass it on to Azpilicueta. Mishit a shot that could have won the game, with time ticking down. Coolness personified from the spot.
Jorginho – 7. Took the captain’s armband when he came on for Kante, only to later pass it on to Azpilicueta. Mishit a shot that could have won the game, with time ticking down. Coolness personified from the spot.
Mason Mount – 6. Looked keen to make his mark when he was brought on late on, but was understandably short of his best after the truncated pre-season. Made no mistake with his penalty.
Mason Mount – 6. Looked keen to make his mark when he was brought on late on, but was understandably short of his best after the truncated pre-season. Made no mistake with his penalty.
Andreas Christensen – 6. Little troubled after coming on for Zouma in the second half, even if Villarreal did equalise on his watch.
Andreas Christensen – 6. Little troubled after coming on for Zouma in the second half, even if Villarreal did equalise on his watch.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 6. His introduction helped ease the workload on the outstanding Chalobah. Took a shameful dive looking for a penalty in extra time. Buried his penalty.
Cesar Azpilicueta – 6. His introduction helped ease the workload on the outstanding Chalobah. Took a shameful dive looking for a penalty in extra time. Buried his penalty.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 8. Brought on exclusively for penalties. Saved the second and seventh to win it for Chelsea.
Kepa Arrizabalaga – 8. Brought on exclusively for penalties. Saved the second and seventh to win it for Chelsea.
VILLARREAL RATINGS: Sergio Asenjo – 9. Made an excellent save from a Werner volley after the Villareal defence were absent at a corner, in a busy first half. It was the first of many. Did not deserve to be on the losing team.
VILLARREAL RATINGS: Sergio Asenjo – 9. Made an excellent save from a Werner volley after the Villareal defence were absent at a corner, in a busy first half. It was the first of many. Did not deserve to be on the losing team.
Juan Foyth – 7. His driving run and throughball nearly helped Villarreal back on level terms, but Dia’s shot was well saved by Mendy. Not always convincing in defence, but better when he moved into midfield. Scored his spot kick.
Juan Foyth – 7. His driving run and throughball nearly helped Villarreal back on level terms, but Dia’s shot was well saved by Mendy. Not always convincing in defence, but better when he moved into midfield. Scored his spot kick.
Raul Albiol – 7. Had an air shot with a volley at a corner which was the Spanish side’s first chance, but was a formidable presence at the back. Saw the crucial penalty saved.
Raul Albiol – 7. Had an air shot with a volley at a corner which was the Spanish side’s first chance, but was a formidable presence at the back. Saw the crucial penalty saved.
Pau Torres – 7. An extraordinary feat of endurance to play 120 minutes, having been to both the Euros and the Olympics, and had not had a break.
Pau Torres – 7. An extraordinary feat of endurance to play 120 minutes, having been to both the Euros and the Olympics, and had not had a break.
Alfonso Pedraza – 6. The first player withdrawn, early in the second half, as he struggled to make his mark.
Alfonso Pedraza – 6. The first player withdrawn, early in the second half, as he struggled to make his mark.
Manu Trigueros – 6. Botched a great opportunity after Villarreal had a free kick to the right of Chelsea’s box.
Manu Trigueros – 6. Botched a great opportunity after Villarreal had a free kick to the right of Chelsea’s box.
Etienne Capoue – 6. Looked laboured, with a heavily strapped right leg and after a knock in the second half.
Etienne Capoue – 6. Looked laboured, with a heavily strapped right leg and after a knock in the second half.
Alberto Moreno – 7. Often loose in possession in a wayward first half display by the Spanish side. Crashed a thunderous volley against the Chelsea cross bar, and was a threat in the second half.
Alberto Moreno – 7. Often loose in possession in a wayward first half display by the Spanish side. Crashed a thunderous volley against the Chelsea cross bar, and was a threat in the second half.
Yeremi Pino – 7. His chances to attack were often stymied by having to defend Alonso breaks, and he was lucky to bounce back after Rudiger’s robust challenge. Industrious throughout, though.
Yeremi Pino – 7. His chances to attack were often stymied by having to defend Alonso breaks, and he was lucky to bounce back after Rudiger’s robust challenge. Industrious throughout, though.
Gerard Moreno – 9. Constructive in attack for others, and struck a post after being presented with a free run on goal from a slip by Mendy. Took his goal majestically. Hit his penalty in off the post in the shoot out.
Gerard Moreno – 9. Constructive in attack for others, and struck a post after being presented with a free run on goal from a slip by Mendy. Took his goal majestically. Hit his penalty in off the post in the shoot out.
Boulaye Dia – 8. Thwarted by Mendy after he was put through by Foyth. His adroit backheel set up Gerard Moreno for the equaliser
Boulaye Dia – 8. Thwarted by Mendy after he was put through by Foyth. His adroit backheel set up Gerard Moreno for the equaliser
SUBS: Pervis Estupinan – 6. Shot straight at Mendy when well placed to level, after he came on for Pedraza. Coolly slotted his spot kick in the shoot out.
SUBS: Pervis Estupinan – 6. Shot straight at Mendy when well placed to level, after he came on for Pedraza. Coolly slotted his spot kick in the shoot out.
Mario Gaspar – 7. Brought about a reshuffle when he came on at right back, and added a freshness to his side.
Mario Gaspar – 7. Brought about a reshuffle when he came on at right back, and added a freshness to his side.
Moi Gomez – 6. Worked hard to stem Chelsea’s attack in extra time, and got under Mount’s skin in the process. Squeezed his penalty past Kepa.
Moi Gomez – 6. Worked hard to stem Chelsea’s attack in extra time, and got under Mount’s skin in the process. Squeezed his penalty past Kepa.
Manu Morlanes – 6. Played his part in the group effort as it was all hands to the pump by the end.
Manu Morlanes – 6. Played his part in the group effort as it was all hands to the pump by the end.
Daniel Raba – 6. Tenaciously went about his work in extra time after being brought on before the end of the 90 minutes. Booked for felling Pulisic. Struck the penalty that took it to sudden death.
Daniel Raba – 6. Tenaciously went about his work in extra time after being brought on before the end of the 90 minutes. Booked for felling Pulisic. Struck the penalty that took it to sudden death.
Aissa Mandi – 6. The Algerian had little chance to make an impression after being brought on at the start of the additional 30 minutes. Made Kepa’s job easy with his soft penalty
Aissa Mandi – 6. The Algerian had little chance to make an impression after being brought on at the start of the additional 30 minutes. Made Kepa’s job easy with his soft penalty

The trouble with any strategic novelty is that it seldom carries a lifetime guarantee. Kepa again replaced Mendy just before the shoot-out on Sunday, and, in a roulette of spot-kicks where standards had been set as high as the football during the 120 minutes of open play, Kepa saved none of Liverpool’s 11 kicks, the shoot-out extending deep in sudden death. Kepa had to take Chelsea’s 11th kick and he missed.

After the game, Tuchel would not criticise his goalkeeper, his penalty-saving specialist, for a failure in penalty-taking, and he is expected to continue his studied nurturing of Kepa’s reputation, which reached rock bottom in the months before Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard last year.

“Nobody deserves blame for missing a chance,” said Tuchel yesterday, also exempting Mason Mount for not seizing opportunities to win the League Cup final during its goalless two hours. Kepa may well start as Chelsea set about the next bid for a knockout prize, against Luton Town, of the second-tier Championship, on Wednesday with a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals at stake.

It’s a fixture with its own ghosts for Kepa from earlier in his up-and-down Chelsea career. He was the designated FA Cup keeper throughout last season’s run to the final, including in a fourth round meeting with Luton, when his error threatened a comeback from the underdogs with Chelsea leading 2-0. It finished 3-1. Lampard was sacked two days later.

So are the first 400, eventful days of Tuchel’s reign framed, between cup ties against Luton. In between them are three trophies, two lost finals, and some hit-and-miss strategising around penalties. A busy Chelsea and their manager hope no shoot-out is required this evening.

Chelsea celebrate winning the Fifa Club World Cup final after defeating Palmeiras at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, February 12, 2022. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
Chelsea celebrate winning the Fifa Club World Cup final after defeating Palmeiras at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, February 12, 2022. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates winning the Fifa Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi.
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates winning the Fifa Club World Cup final in Abu Dhabi.
Kai Havertz scores the winner for Chelsea against Palmeiras in the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
Kai Havertz scores the winner for Chelsea against Palmeiras in the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
Chelsea celebrate after Romelu Lukaku scored against Palmeiras in the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Chelsea celebrate after Romelu Lukaku scored against Palmeiras in the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Romelu Lukaku scored Chelsea's opener against Palmeiras in the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Romelu Lukaku scored Chelsea's opener against Palmeiras in the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Raphael Veiga of Palmeiras scores from the penalty spot.
Raphael Veiga of Palmeiras scores from the penalty spot.
Former Chelsea captain John Terry during the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Former Chelsea captain John Terry during the Fifa Club World Cup final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel speaks with Mateo Kovacic.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel speaks with Mateo Kovacic.
Palmeiras fans set off a flare during the final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
Palmeiras fans set off a flare during the final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
Chelsea fans during the final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Chelsea fans during the final at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Palmeiras fans at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
Palmeiras fans at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
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Moscow claimed it hit the largest military fuel storage facility in Ukraine, triggering a huge fireball at the site.

A plume of black smoke rose from a fuel storage facility in the village of Kalynivka outside Kyiv on Friday after Russia said it had destroyed the military site with Kalibr cruise missiles.

"On the evening of March 24, Kalibr high-precision sea-based cruise missiles attacked a fuel base in the village of Kalynivka near Kyiv," the Russian defence ministry said in a statement.

Ukraine confirmed the strike, saying the village some 40 kilometres south-west of Kyiv was targeted.

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Estimates of the number of deaths caused by the famine range from 400,000 to 1 million, according to a document prepared for the UK House of Lords in 2024.
It has been claimed that the policies of the Ethiopian government, which took control after deposing Emperor Haile Selassie in a military-led revolution in 1974, contributed to the scale of the famine.
Dr Miriam Bradley, senior lecturer in humanitarian studies at the University of Manchester, has argued that, by the early 1980s, “several government policies combined to cause, rather than prevent, a famine which lasted from 1983 to 1985. Mengistu’s government imposed Stalinist-model agricultural policies involving forced collectivisation and villagisation [relocation of communities into planned villages].
The West became aware of the catastrophe through a series of BBC News reports by journalist Michael Buerk in October 1984 describing a “biblical famine” and containing graphic images of thousands of people, including children, facing starvation.

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Bob Geldof, singer with the Irish rock group The Boomtown Rats, formed Band Aid in response to the horrific images shown in the news broadcasts.
With Midge Ure of the band Ultravox, he wrote the hit charity single Do They Know it’s Christmas in December 1984, featuring a string of high-profile musicians.
Following the single’s success, the idea to stage a rock concert evolved.
Live Aid was a series of simultaneous concerts that took place at Wembley Stadium in London, John F Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, the US, and at various other venues across the world.
The combined event was broadcast to an estimated worldwide audience of 1.5 billion.

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