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'We were speechless!' - Ex-Chelsea coach Zola opens up on Kepa substitution refusal

The Blues goalkeeper infamously refused to leave the field during last season's Carabao Cup final against Manchester City

It will go down as one of the most infamous moments in Carabao Cup final history as Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga appeared to flatly refuse his manager's orders by refusing to come off during extra-time against Manchester City last season.

The Spain international would not adhere to Maurizio Sarri's wishes on the touchline and stayed on the pitch despite Chelsea wanting to replace him with Willy Caballero ahead of an impending penalty shootout.