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title: "Sarri: Kepa will play in one of the next two matches"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Abdullah Mulla"
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published: "2019-03-01T15:25:19Z"
modified: "2019-03-01T15:25:52Z"
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# Sarri: Kepa will play in one of the next two matches

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has revealed that he expects Kepa Arrizabalaga to play in one of Chelsea’s next two matches, as reported on the [Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/maurizio-sarri-confirms-kepa-arrizabalaga-14073332).

The Spanish international goalkeeper was dropped to the bench for the 2-0 victory over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening after his high-profile row with Sarri during the Carabao Cup final last weekend.

![Clive Mason/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1132587494.jpg)

Kepa refused to be substituted in the last minutes of extra time, with the Blues going on to lose the final on penalties.

When speaking about the issue, Sarri said:

> The Kepa situation now is closed. Kepa is our first (choice) goalkeeper.

> But we are very happy for Willy because now we know very well he’s able to play also in a very difficult match.

> I’m sure in one of the two next matches Kepa will be on the pitch.

The Blues face Fulham in the Premier League this weekend and then play Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League last-16 first leg.