Xabi Alonso says Thibaut Courtois sees himself in Mike Penders

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reportedly said Thibaut Courtois sees himself in goalkeeper Mike Penders, a £17m signing. Reports from Metro, ESPN and The Sun cover the story.

Timeline

1. 24 Oct, 16:10 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 24 Oct, 16:10 UTCMetro reports Alonso's comments on Courtois
3. 24 Oct, 16:10 UTCESPN covers Alonso's Courtois comparison
4. 24 Oct, 17:15 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

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• Xabi Alonso reveals what Chelsea legend told him about £17m signingMetro.co.uk
• Inside rise of Chelsea keeper Mike Penders, from 'clumsy' teen whose boots didn't fit to 'complete' Courtois-like starThe Sun
• 'I spoke with Courtois!' – Xabi Alonso reveals Thibaut Courtois reaction to Chelsea starlet Mike PendersGoal.com
• Chelsea are in safe hands with their bright young back-up | The London Standard - newspaperMagzter