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The Punch Oct 24, 2026 • 09:08 AM Football

Alonso sees Courtois qualities in Chelsea’s young goalkeeper Penders

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso sees similarities to Thibaut Courtois in Mike Penders as he backed the goalkeeper to step into the void left by Emi Martinez’s injury. The 21-year-old Penders became the Blu… [+1896 chars]

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