LOSC Lille 1-2 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops from the game | Champions League 2019-20 

Lille OSC v Chelsea FC: Group H - UEFA Champions League
Lille OSC v Chelsea FC: Group H - UEFA Champions League

#3 Hit: Kepa Arrizabalaga

Kepa made a few heroic saves in the second half to spare Chelsea's blushes
Kepa made a few heroic saves in the second half to spare Chelsea's blushes

Kepa Arrizabalaga seems to have finally hit top gear in last night's fixture against Les Dogues. Heading into the season, the goalkeeper had the worst save percentage in the Premier League until gameweek 4, but has returned to his best in the last fortnight or so.

He came to Chelsea's rescue about three to four times on Wednesday, producing last-ditch clearances and a string of splendid saves. If not for him, the Blues would certainly have dropped points and seen their Champions League hopes hanging in the balance, with two difficult matches against Ajax lined up in quick succession.

Among the slew of stops he made, the most important one probably, was the block in the 83rd minute that ultimately proved to be a game-changing move.

Alonso had sold Zouma with a back pass, but the centre-back made a mess out of it. Jonathan Bamba pick-pocketed him on the edge of the box, but Kepa rushed out of his lines swiftly to thwart the danger.

He did superbly well to get his fingertips to a Benjamin Andre header in the 52nd minute as well.

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