Sarri: Kepa clash just a misunderstanding
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has played down goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s extraordinary act of defiance in the Carabao Cup final, saying it was a ‘big misunderstanding’.
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has played down goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s extraordinary act of defiance in the Carabao Cup final, saying it was a ‘big misunderstanding’.
Watch as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refuses to be substituted towards of the end of the EFL Cup final against Manchester City, resulting in a tense argument with manager Maurizio Sarri.
Manchester City retained their EFL Cup crown with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Chelsea following a goalless draw that saw Kepa Arrizabalaga incredibly defy under-pressure Maurizio Sarri.
Maurizio Sarri has been told that if he can defeat Manchester City and lift the Carabao Cup his job will be safe for more or less all of the presentation ceremony, FourFourTwo understands.
Chelsea will face a trip to Dynamo Kiev of Ukraine in the last 16 of the Europa League, where Arsenal take on French club Rennes.
Fifa has banned Chelsea from signing new players in the next two transfer windows after breaching rules relating to the registration of players under 18, football’s governing body has confirmed.
Bernardo Silva believes Manchester City will take a significant stride towards becoming serial winners if they overcome Chelsea in the EFL Cup final on Sunday.
Maurizio Sarri questioned why Chelsea were being so heavily criticised, comparing their season favourably to that of rivals Arsenal.
Chelsea warmed up for the EFL Cup final with a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Malmo to secure a place in the Europa League’s last 16, winning 5-1 on aggregate.
Chris Sutton says Maurizio Sarri has led Chelsea for the last time after they exited the FA Cup with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.