Kepa believes he will return as Chelsea’s No1 after Lampard talks
Kepa believes he will be back in action for Chelsea next week following talks with boss Frank Lampard.
Chelsea’s keeper is now convinced that being dropped by Lampard was a simple wake-up call and that he will return against Manchester United.
The pair discussed the situation while training during the club’s recent winter break – which ends on Monday with the visit of Man Utd to Stamford Bridge.
The world’s most expensive goalkeeper is eager to put the bad spell behind him and knuckle down as Chelsea resume the push for a top four finish.
Kepa, 26, was stunned to be axed in favour of number two Willy Caballero for the trip to Leicester in the last game even though Lampard had warned the £71.6 million Spaniard that performances weren’t up to scratch.
Understudy Caballero was blamed for Leicester’s second goal which has also boosted Kepa’s claim on a comeback.
Chelsea have seen their lead in fourth place whittled down to just two points while the club has been mothballed during a two week lay off.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is thought to be confident that he'll be reinstated to the Blues' starting lineup following a meeting with head coach Frank Lampard. pic.twitter.com/enJlkHRA3s
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Lampard believes his team’s major weakness is scoring goals but he is also just as hard on his keepers’ ability to deny the opposition.
Kepa feared he was being blamed for the team’s overall defensive weakness but now wants to move on and cement his place back in the first team.