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Edouard Mendy was in 'too much pain' to face Tottenham, reveals Thomas Tuchel, as Chelsea boss praises stand-in stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga for playing 'crucial role' in 3-0 derby win

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel revealed goalkeeper Edouard Mendy did not feel comfortable playing in the 3-0 Premier League win over Tottenham.

The Senegal international missed the London derby victory with a knock he picked up in midweek against Zenit St Petersburg and was replaced by Kepa Arrizabalaga, who kept a clean sheet.

Mendy's omission was a surprise, but Tuchel said he was not right for the game that was decided by second-half goals from Thiago Silva, N'Golo Kante and Antonio Rudiger.

Edouard Mendy missed Chelsea's win over Tottenham after getting a knock against Zenit

Edouard Mendy missed Chelsea's win over Tottenham after getting a knock against Zenit

Mendy was presented with hisu00a0UEFA goalkeeper of the year award before Tuesday's match

Mendy was presented with his UEFA goalkeeper of the year award before Tuesday's match

'We tried throughout the week and on Saturday in training it was so-so,' the German said.