3 reasons why Kepa Arrizabalaga is still a key player for Chelsea 

Kepa Arrizabalaga has slotted in well at Chelsea
Kepa Arrizabalaga has slotted in well at Chelsea

#3 Maurizio Sarri's knack of improving players

Chelsea v Dynamo Kyiv - UEFA Europa League Round of 16: First Leg
Chelsea v Dynamo Kyiv - UEFA Europa League Round of 16: First Leg

To be fair, huge credit goes to Maurizio Sarri for handling the situation well.

He was absolutely raging due to Kepa's behaviour during the game, but that very second when he decided the storm into the dressing room, the former Napoli coach decided to calm himself down.

What followed then for a few days was an act of sensibility and smartness. The manager decided to hand Willy Caballero a start against Tottenham, fed the veteran's ego well and didn't freeze Kepa out of the equation.

The situation was at a fragile state, but Sarri backed Kepa, accepted his apology and sugar-coated the situation by claiming his goalkeeper is still a kid who needs support.

Now Kepa is back in action, and although a lot of us might feel for Caballero, let's understand that it is important for the main first team stars to play as much as possible, especially when they are improving.

Also to add, Sarri improved his keeper at Napoli, making him a man with nerves of steel and perseverance. Thus, it's good for Kepa - he is under a hard-working coach, a man who notes down every detail.

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