Lampard challenges Chelsea keeper Kepa to show ‘mettle’ amid criticism

Frank Lampard inspired Kepa Arrizabalaga to face up below scrutiny following Chelsea’s wasteful 2-2 Premier League draw in opposition to Arsenal on Tuesday.

Spain worldwide Kepa, whose kind has been known as into query, appeared gradual to react to Hector Bellerin’s curling equaliser within the 87th minute at Stamford Bridge.

Jorginho and Cesar Azpilicueta earlier scored both facet of Gabriel Martinelli’s solo effort however the Blues have been left to rue two dropped factors regardless of having a person benefit for over an hour following David Luiz’s pink card.

“I do know there is a deal with him on the minute,” Lampard stated when requested about Kepa.

“That is top-line soccer. Yeah, along with his toes, a few occasions he took too lengthy and almost gave it away. Typically that may change the momentum of a sport.

“That is one thing he’ll know, has to have a look at and we’ll have a look at. It is regular.

“Any participant, notably goalkeepers, folks will have a look at you. That is if you arise and present the mettle you have acquired. He’s not the one one.

“We’re in fourth place, which is seen as fairly good. I do know and we all know there needs to be one other 10 factors on the board no less than on efficiency. All of us want to have a look at these finer particulars.”

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Chelsea even have issues on the different finish, with Tammy Abraham in seen discomfort through the latter levels of the sport after sliding into the promoting hoarding.

Lampard stated he was uncertain in regards to the severity of the damage, which resulted within the striker being helped off at full-time.

“I do not know. He has acquired a bang on his ankle. He had ice on it,” the Blues boss stated.

“I have never spoken to him but, so I can not actually replace you on that.”

Christian Pulisic, in the meantime, shouldn’t be anticipated to return from an adductor drawback till after the February break.