"Kepa is not in a nice situation, but it is not the end of the world," Spain boss Luis Enrique declared in a press conference two years ago.
"It's the ideal moment for him to rise again, for us to see what Kepa is made of. What he is going through at Chelsea now is something that happens to all players throughout their careers."
With one month to go before the World Cup, Kepa Arrizabalaga's rise is firmly underway. The 28-year-old has not been involved in a Spain squad since 2020 and has fallen behind Premier League rivals in the form of David Raya and Leon Sanchez, but the Chelsea goalkeeper is ensuring his argument is firmly heard ahead of Enrique's squad announcement.
