Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has unveiled why goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has remained at the club over the summer, regardless of anticipations that he would depart.
It was thought that Kepa was shut to leaving Stamford Bridge this calendar year obtaining fallen and stayed powering Edouard Mendy in the pecking purchase at Chelsea over the very last two seasons.
Kepa was linked with a variety of moves, like one particular to Serie A aspect Napoli, but nothing at all significant materialized and he has remained at Chelsea over and above the transfer window.
Tuchel has also reported he’s joyful to preserve him, and contemplating Mendy has endured a slight dip in type just lately, Kepa may basically get a probability to prove himself.
Tuchel feels Kepa is all set
The German manager feels Kepa is unaffected by the speculation surrounding his long run at Chelsea and is completely ready to action in to help the workforce if expected.
“He tried to leave. He reviewed the possibilities that he experienced, which we have been aware of, but they were being not satisfactory to him,” Tuchel stated when questioned about Kepa’s long run.
He added afterwards on: “I am quite joyful, I was usually extremely obvious with him, I always informed him straight that I would like him to remain. From my issue of watch, he is totally all set to engage in.”
Tuchel on Kepa-Napoli deal collapsed: “He checked his options in summer months which we were being knowledgeable of. They ended up not enjoyable for him or for us, so he stayed”. ⚠️🔵 #CFC
“I am very happy about that. I was always incredibly crystal clear with Kepa that I needed him to keep”. pic.twitter.com/9QbrER5BIa
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 5, 2022
According to reports, Tuchel is considering reinstating Kepa as range a single – at the very least on a non permanent basis – as Mendy struggles for sort.
The Senegalese goalkeeper has produced a number of errors major to goals this season, most notably the 1 versus Leeds United which led to a 3- defeat.
Kepa has created only 11 league appearances over the very last two seasons, with Mendy getting the quantity just one spot, and has largely played in cup matches for the Blues.
This could be a prospect for the Spaniard to present his skills, owning had an underwhelming spell because shifting to Chelsea in a planet-record transfer back in 2018.
