Kepa faces uncertain Chelsea future with Nick Pope reportedly lined up for summer transfer
Chelsea's record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga is facing an uncertain future after a run of high profile errors.
The Spaniard has faced criticism for Arsenal’s first equalising goal in midweek just days after being at fault for Newcastle’s winning goal at the weekend.
Chelsea's troubles can't all be attributed to their keeper, an inexperienced defence in front of him which has been chopped and changed by Frank Lampard has caused confusion, but more is expected of Kepa.
"I know there's a focus on him at the minute," Lampard said of his goalkeeper this week. "That's top-line football. With his feet a couple of times against Arsenal, he took too long and nearly gave it away.
"Sometimes that can change the momentum of a game. That's something obviously that he'll know and has to look at — and we have to look at. It’s normal. Any player in a position, particularly goalkeepers, people will look at you and that’s when you stand up and show the mettle that you’ve got."
Kepa infamously clashed with former manager Maurizio Sarri in last season's Carabao Cup final.
Sarri wanted to bring on ‘penalty specialist’ Willy Caballero for the penalty shootout, but Kepa refused to leave the pitch. Manchester City went on to win.
Burnley and England keeper Nick Pope has reportedly been flagged as a possible replacement in the summer transfer window should Chelsea decide to cut their losses and make a change.
