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Chelsea team news vs Tottenham: Predicted line up - Sarri on bold Kepa decision
MAURIZIO SARRI has admitted he’s undecided whether Kepa Arrizabalaga will start for Chelsea against Tottenham.
The Blues welcome Tottenham to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening (8pm kick off).
Chelsea come into the clash on the back of their Carabao Cup final defeat against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
However, Kepa’s refusal to be substituted during the clash stole the headlines.
The goalkeeper refused to come off during extra time of the final, leaving Sarri furious on the touchline.
It will be the decision of the group, of all the players
Kepa has since apologised and has been fined a weeks wages for his actions.
And Sarri has revealed he’s unsure whether the 24-year-old will start against Tottenham on Wednesday.
When asked if Kepa will play against Spurs, Sarri said: “I don’t know, I have to decide yes or no.
“I think so (he is fit), he only had a recovery yesterday but I think so.
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“It will be the decision of the group, of all the players.
“I need to send a message to my group, whether Kepa is on the pitch or off it.
“I have to decide what is better for my group.”
When asked if Kepa is ready to play, Sarri added: “He has to be.
“He made a mistake, there are some consequences.
“If it is to play he has to be ready, if it is on the bench then he has to be ready.”
Chelsea predicted line-up vs Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
(4-3-3): Arrizabalaga; Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Palmieri; Jorginho, Kante, Kovacic; Pedro, Hazard, Higuain