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Mateo Kovacic hints at outcome of Chelsea's selection dilemma with 'world-class' claim made

Mateo Kovacic has labelled his Chelsea team-mate Kepa Arrizabalaga as "world-class" following the goalkeeper's fine performance in the 1-0 win against Al Hilal.

The Spanish shot-stopper has started the Blues' last seven matches in all competitions with Edouard Mendy representing Senegal in their triumphant Africa Cup of Nations campaign.

However, Mendy has now joined up with his Chelsea team-mates, with the usually first-choice goalkeeper arriving in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, but Kepa was given the nod in between the posts against Al Hilal.

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