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Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms Kepa Arrizabalaga 'has permission' to leave the club

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga 'has permission' to leave the club in the current transfer window.

The Spaniard was left out of Chelsea's opening game of the season against Liverpool on Sunday, with Robert Sanchez starting in his place after signing from Brighton.

Speaking ahead of the game, the Blues manager said: 'With Kepa it is something that has happened very quick and it is a situation that is correct [reports of move].

'He has permission to explore a different situation and we will see what happens with that one over the next 24 to 48 hours.