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Frank Lampard to hand ousted No 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga a rare start against Krasnodar after being impressed with how he dealt with losing his starting place to Edouard Mendy

Frank Lampard will hand ousted No 1 Kepa Arrizabalaga a rare chance in goal as Chelsea close out the Champions League group stages with a dead-rubber against Krasnodar.

The £72million goalkeeper endured a torrid campaign during Lampard’s first season and has played only once since Chelsea signed Edouard Mendy, when he made an error against Southampton.

Mendy quickly established himself as first choice but Lampard has been impressed with how Kepa has responded to dropping down the pecking order and will reward him with a start on Tuesday night.