Kepa is still my number one Goalkeeper - Sarri

Chelsea number one goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga - Getty

Despite dropping the Spaniard in Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, Chelsea Boss Maurizio Sarri insists Kepa Arrizabalaga remains his number one goalkeeper.


Sarri handed Willy Caballero the number one position against Mauricio Pocchettino’s men after Kepa refused to be substituted in the closing stages of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

Sarri said he was trying to send a message to his squad by dropping Kepa – that Chelsea are a team and not a collection of individuals.

After the game, Sarri told reporters, “I think it was the right decision [to drop him]. Kepa made a big mistake. He paid [a fine] with the club and then he paid [with his position] with the team.”

“Now I think we have to stop. Kepa will be from tomorrow with us."

Chelsea will travel to Craven Cottage to play Fulham on Sunday.