- Djordje Petrovic joined Chelsea from New England Revolution this summer
- He currently replaces Robert Sanchez, who is absent with a knee injury
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Chelsea supporters have praised Djordje Petrovic after his so-called mind games during their Carabao Cup quarter-final victory over Newcastle on penalties.
The two sides faced off in the last eight of the competition at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening, with the Blues desperate for silverware after a mixed start to Mauricio Pochettino's time at the club, while the Magpies were keen to go one step further after the defeat against Man. Last season United reached the final.
Callum Wilson put Newcastle ahead in the first half after a Benoit Badiashile error and it looked like that would be enough for victory.
However, Mykhailo Mudryk took advantage of Kieran Trippier's mistake in stoppage time to level the match before the Blues won 4–2 on penalties after Petrovic saved Matt Ritchie's decisive penalty.
The Serbian goalkeeper made only his second start for the club since his £14million move from New England Revolution in the summer, with number 1 Robert Sanchez out with a knee injury sustained against Everton earlier this month.
Chelsea fans have praised Djordje Petrovic after their Carabao Cup win over Newcastle
Petrovic saved Matt Ritchie's decisive penalty and fans praised his mind games
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And eagle-eyed Chelsea fans were quick to shower him with praise after spotting his antics ahead of Ritchie's penalty.
As the winger began his run-up, Petrovic was seen pointing to his right, as if to indicate he knew the Newcastle man would be heading that way.
Instead, Ritchie fired high onto Petrovic's left flank, with the 24-year-old making a stunning save to secure a breakthrough moment for his new club.
It backed up his impressive career record from 12 yards, with Petrovic having saved five of the 16 penalties he conceded during his time in MLS.
And after his stop, Chelsea fans were quick to praise their stand-in goalkeeper, saying: 'We cooked them. Petrovic mind games are out of this world.'
Another added: 'Petrovic with the mind games and the save. This is Chelsea's new #1.'
As Ritchie went to take his penalty, Petrovic could be seen with his arm pointed to his right
Ritchie went the other way and the keeper guessed correctly before making a stunning save
Chelsea fans were full of praise for Petrovic, who replaces the injured Robert Sanchez
Others were quick to praise his all-round play and insisted he had a bright future in west London.
One user said: 'High pins are hard to stop. This guy is really good. Djordje Petrovic is a very good goalkeeper.'
Another admiring supporter added: 'You can just see Petrovic is going to have a great career at Chelsea – we only paid £14m for him too, what a bargain.'
Chelsea are back in action on Sunday when they travel to Wolves in the Premier League, before also taking on Crystal Palace and Luton over the festive period.