When Graham Potter named Kepa Arrizabalaga in his first Chelsea team on September 14 against Red Bull Salzburg, many wouldn’t have predicted the resurgence that has passed over the last six weeks.
Kepa had only appeared once under Thomas Tuchel this season, his final game in charge against Dinamo Zagreb, after losing his place as the Blues number one following Edouard Mendy’s arrival under Frank Lampard in 2020. However, the Spain international has had a change of fortunes under Potter and has played in every game since his arrival.
Chelsea have conceded four goals in the nine games Kepa has been in goal with five clean sheets recorded. The confidence in the 28-year-old has been evident as the games have passed by and he will have one eye on next month's World Cup squad - where he faces competition from Unai Simon, David De Gea, Robert Sanchez and David Raya.
