Kepa Arrizabalaga
Schmeichel names Chelsea star who is ‘great proof’ sacking Tuchel was a good decision
The form of Chelsea shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga is “great proof” that sacking Thomas Tuchel was correct, according to Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel. Kepa produced another superb display as Chelsea drew 1-1 against United on Saturday with the Blues remaining unbeaten under Graham Potter. It looked likely that Kepa would leave Stamford Bridge in the […]
Chelsea to sign replacement for Kepa & Mendy after securing Nkunku deal
Chelsea are in the market for a new goalkeeper as Graham Potter and Todd Boehly work on rebuilding the current squad. Despite having already spent over £253m in the summer, there are expected to be more signings at Stamford Bridge as new manager Potter reshapes the team to his liking. It has been reported that […]
Kepa opens up on Chelsea struggles since Edouard Mendy’s arrival
Kepa Arrizabalaga has spoken out about the struggles he has faced at Stamford Bridge since the arrival of fellow goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Arrizabalaga joined Chelsea from La Liga side Athletic Bilbao back in 2018 for a £71.6m – a then world-record fee for a goalkeeper. The Spain international played 36 and 33 Premier League matches […]
Edouard Mendy speaks out on Kepa Arrizabalaga relationship
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has spoken out about his relationship with his teammate Kepa Arrizabalaga. Mendy joined Chelsea from Rennes last year and was immediately thrusted into first-team action, playing 31 games in the Premier League during his opening season in England. He has firmly cemented himself ahead of Kepa as the club’s No.1 keeper […]
Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio to move for Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga
Lazio have identified Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga as a possible transfer target as they prepare for the exit of veteran Pepe Reina. Former Liverpool goalie Reina enjoyed an impressive first campaign at Lazio and has started all seven of the club’s Serie A games so far this season. But, at the age of 39, Reina […]
Tuchel reveals why he replaced Mendy with Kepa for Chelsea’s Super Cup shootout vs Villareal
Thomas Tuchel has revealed his decision to introduce Kepa Arrizabalaga for Chelsea’s Super Cup penalty shootout against Villarreal was pre-planned, with the Spaniard superior at saving spot-kicks. Kepa started on the bench but came on for Edouard Mendy in the dying moments of extra time before inspiring the club to victory. Gerard Moreno had cancelled out Hakim Ziyech’s opener to […]
Kepa reveals the truth behind his infamous League Cup final clash with Maurizio Sarri
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has spoken about his infamous League Cup clash with Maurizio Sarri. Back in February 2019, the Blues took on Manchester City in the final at Wembley with the game moving into extra time after a goalless 90 minutes. Towards the end of the extra 30 minutes, Kepa stayed down after making […]
Tuchel speaks out on Rudiger’s fight with Kepa in training
Thomas Tuchel has heaped praises on Antonio Rudiger for issuing an immediate apology to Kepa Arrizabalaga after their row during Chelsea’s training session. The Chelsea duo were pulled apart during a small-sided match in Sunday’s training session after Kepa took exception to a challenge from Rudiger. The German defender, who had clashed with Cesar Azpilicueta […]
Antonio Rudiger dsimissed from Chelsea training after bust-up with Kepa
Antonio Rudiger was dismissed from a Chelsea training session on Sunday after being involved in a bust-up with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Both players were left on the bench in Chelsea’s humiliating defeat at home to West Brom on Saturday but took part in Sunday’s training session. The Telegraph claims Kepa was unhappy with Rudiger’s late […]
Edouard Mendy discusses Tuchel’s impact & ‘fight’ with Kepa
Edouard Mendy says Thomas Tuchel has brought a sense of ‘confidence’ back to the dressing room with his ‘expressive’ approach since taking over from Frank Lampard. Mendy may have feared for his place as Kepa was chosen to start in successive matches against Barnsley and Newcastle. But the Senegal international has started every game since […]