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Kepa Arrizabalaga Still Chelsea's No. 1 Goalkeeper, Says Maurizio Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has said Kepa Arrizabalaga remains his No. 1 goalkeeper, despite being on the bench for the Blues' 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. The Italian believes the club "cannot kill" their star despite his refusal to come off in Sunday's Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.

The Spaniard was dropped in place of Willy Caballero, 37, on Wednesday. Sarri spoke to reporters after the London derby win and appeared to suggest Kepa's punishment may be over:

"I think it was the right decision.