Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda raised concerns over the club's backup goalkeeper Mike Penders as they prepare to face Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. With first-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez sidelined due to a head injury, Penders steps in, bringing uncertainty to Chelsea's defense.

Chelsea heads into this match in strong form, but Malouda highlighted the significant challenge of relying on the younger and less experienced Penders in goal. This situation arises following Martinez's departure in the previous match against Everton, where he sustained his injury.

Malouda expressed his thoughts during an interview, stating:

• “It’s a big week coming up for Chelsea.”
• “First of all, I do see us beating Tottenham.”
• “I feel sorry for Emiliano Martinez, and there’ll be a big question around how the new goalkeeper will take over.”

Despite the concerns, Malouda remains optimistic about Chelsea's chances, predicting a home victory. He noted the team's strong link-up play since the international break and acknowledged Chelsea's tendency to concede, suggesting a possible scoreline of either 3-1 or 4-2.

Historically, Chelsea has a favorable record against Tottenham, particularly at Stamford Bridge, and they hope to maintain that advantage despite the injury setback. In contrast, Spurs have struggled this season, managing only one win in their opening Premier League matches.