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Frank Lampard Defends Kepa Arrizabalaga After Chelsea Draw Against Valencia

Frank Lampard has defended goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after he was caught out for Valencia's equaliser in Chelsea's 2-2 UEFA Champions League draw at the Mestalla Stadium on Wednesday.

Chelsea had turned the game around after Carlos Soler's opener and led 2-1 thanks to goals either side of half-time from Mateo Kovacic and Christian Pulisic.

If the Blues had held on for a victory, they would have secured their place in the knockout rounds of the 2019-20 Champions League.

But eight minutes from time, Daniel Wass sent a cross-cum-shot in from the right flank, which caught Kepa out and nestled in the goal:

Michael Cox

Second CL game in a row where Chelsea have conceded to a seemingly overhit cross that bounces in off the far post.