Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, will pay dearly for waving off his coach during a critical moment in a game Sunday against Manchester City.
The Spanish goalie was fined a week’s pay for refusing to leave the pitch when Manager Maurizio Sarri sought to replace him in goal with Willy Caballero during extra time of the Carabao Cup final. With Arrizabalaga appearing to be cramping up, Sarri beckoned for Caballero, but Arrizabalaga refused to leave, vehemently waving his arms toward the sideline as Sarri grew visibly upset. Referee John Moss conferred with Sarri and Arrizabalaga was allowed to stay on the field for the championship-deciding shootout, which Chelsea lost 4-3.