Dropping Kepa is the right decision, says Sarri

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Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri said his decision to drop goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was justified after his side's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur yesterday morning (Singapore time),but insisted the Spaniard would soon be back between the posts. Arrizabalaga was fined by the...

Sarri's position at Chelsea certainly looks brighter than it did a few days ago, with his side back in the race for a top-four finish in the EPL.

A 57th-minute goal by Pedro Rodriguez gave them the lead and they were gifted a second by Kieran Trippier's own goal. Caballero, making his first EPL appearance of the season, was rarely troubled as Chelsea contained Tottenham's attack. It was a sweet moment for the 37-year-old, who said:"The very good news is that he doesn't care what happened. We are ready and Kepa was fantastic today in supporting me.Meanwhile, Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino conceded that the EPL title is beyond his side after the defeat left third-placed Spurs eight points behind leaders Liverpool.Said Pochettino:"We are disappointed because it was another defeat, but we need to be ready for another tough London derby against Arsenal.

 

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