Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has elected to drop goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for tonight's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
The 24-year-old has apologised and was fined a week's wages after an incident during the League Cup final last weekend. Kepa appeared to refuse to come off but Sarri did try to move past it when speaking earlier in the week: "He made a really big mistake. For me, it's finished."
However, Chelsea will start with Willy Caballero instead for tonight's derby clash.
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Speaking to BT Sport prior to the game, Rio Ferdinand said Sarri was correct to take action quickly.
I just think there is a bigger picture than this game. I think if you allow it to fester, allow these situations to continue on, people will talk, people will question Sarri even more. Sarri from his own personal view, as a manager, his standing in the game and respect levels, needs to deal with this quick.
Kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 8.00pm.
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