“He’s not the right man for Chelsea..full stop” –Former Premier league star told Chelsea to sell of 28-year-old star after Everton draw
According to latest reports, Former Premier League goalkeeper Ben Foster has urged Chelsea to replace Kepa Arrizabalaga following his role in the side’s 2-2 draw against Everton.
Graham Potter’s men slipped to a draw at Stamford Bridge, and Kepa could perhaps have done better with the Toffees’ 89th-minute equaliser. Second-half substitute Ellis Simms got past Kalidou Koulibaly before firing past the Spanish shot-stopper from a tight ankle. His effort drifted underneath the Blues goalkeeper.
Foster was less than impressed with Kepa’s goalkeeping as Everton claimed a crucial draw. He said on his YouTube channel:
“Let’s talk about Everton’s equaliser because I think Kepa should save it. A top goalkeeper saves that. This is a big moment; we’re in injury time, so if he saves that, it’s 2-1. These the fine margins, but I think a top goalie has to save that.”
The former Manchester United goalkeeper continued by advising Potter’s side to search for a replacement for Kepa in the summer:
“I don’t think Kepa is the right guy for it, full stop. I don’t think he’s the long-term solution. I think at the end of the season either Mendy will get fit and get back in the team or they will need to go into the market and sign somebody.”
Foster then alluded to the amount of money Chelsea spent on both Kepa and his fellow shot-stopper Edouard Mendy:
“They spent £70m on Kepa by the way and £25m on Mendy; that’s almost £100m on goalkeepers.”
Kepa has endured a topsy-turvy time at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Athletic Bilbao in 2018. He has displaced Mendy as Potter’s first-choice shot-stopper this season, featuring 27 times across competitions and keeping 11 clean sheets.