Chelsea keeper Kepa hopes to start against Man United after being dropped by Lampard

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizalalaga was reportedly shocked at being dropped by Frank Lampard in ir 2-2 draw against Leicester City. According to reports, keeper is hoping to have him on team sheet in ir Premier League match against Manchester United on February 17.

Kepa struggled to maintain form in 2019-20 campaign

Lampard took decision to field Willy Caballero instead of under-performing shot-stopper Kepa. Blues made Kepa Arrizabalaga most expensive goalkeeper in history when y signed him for a fee of 72 million pounds from Spanish club Athletico Bilbao in year 2018 but keeper has struggled to maintain form in 2019-20 season.

According to reports, Spanish player was shocked when Lampard dropped him from playing XI against Foxes even though manr warned him he must improve his performances to feature in his plans. Although, Kepa is hoping to return to playing XI against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team.

According to reports, Chelsea manr, Frank Lampard justified his decision to drop Kepa by stating it was a difficult decision, adding that every player trains toger and y are close. He said that players are very professional in nature and that is why his decision was t taken in wrong way.

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Kepa's dip in form blamed on his recent breakup

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s sudden dip in form has been blamed on his recent breakup with his long time girlfriend Andrez Perez. As reported by Daily El Mundo, Kepa Arrizabalaga's family and close friends believe that his split with his childhood girlfriend has affected his form deeply. world's most expensive goalkeeper has been dating Andrea Perez for over seven years. Kepa was always very open about his relationship with Andrea Perez.

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has played his last game for Blues if reports in England are to be believed. Reports suggest that Chelsea would be willing to sign a new goalkeeper in summer and Arrizabalaga would be axed for rest of season.

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