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Stephen Killen & Sam Hill

Joe Cole and Glenn Hoddle agree on Kepa Arrizabalaga Chelsea verdict amid Edouard Mendy question

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has turned his career around at Stamford Bridge following Graham Potter's appointment as Thomas Tuchel's successor.

The Spanish shot-stopper signed for the Blues after completing a £71million transfer from Athletic Bilbao, a deal which remains as the world record fee paid for a goalkeeper. After helping Chelsea win the Europa League in his debut season, Kepa struggled to maintain his form and soon lost his position as No.1 'keeper under Frank Lampard, being replaced by veteran goalkeeper Willy Caballero.

The Spaniard has struggled throughout his time in west London but now looks to have turned his fortunes around as he continues to impress under Potter. Edouard Mendy was brought in to replace Kepa as the starting goalkeeper in 2020, but the Senegalese shot-stopper has failed to regain his place in the starting lineup after struggling with a knee injury in recent weeks.

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