Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has broken his silence following the penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Kepa missed the crucial penalty to hand Jurgen Klopp his first domestic cup win as Liverpool manager.
Chelsea news: Kepa Arrizabalaga missed the crucial penalty against Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
However, the outcome was different this time around. All 20 outfielders scored their penalties, so it was the turn of the keepers.
Caoimhin Kelleher scored his effort for Liverpool before Kepa skied what turned out to be the decisive spot-kick.
The 27-year-old has since been ridiculed on social media for his wayward effort and faced criticism afterwards from former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp.
It took a couple of hours after the game before Kepa broke his silence on social media.
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Chelsea news: Edouard Mendy was replaced by Kepa Arrizabalaga in extra-time (Image: GETTY)
The Spaniard thanked the Chelsea fans for their support, tweeting: "To fall and rise. Disappointed after big effort during the tournament. We keep working. Thanks @chelseafc family for your support."
Tuchel says there is no way of knowing what would have happened if he kept faith with Mendy for the shootout.
And the German insists there is no blame on Kepa for his part in the defeat.
"I take the decisions when I take the decisions and I can't re-judge them when I know the outcome," Tuchel said in his post-match press conference.
"We don't know what would've happened if we left Edou on the pitch. No blame on Kepa, the blame is on me as I'm the guy who takes the decisions.