Azpilicueta hails this Chelsea player

Chelsea defender and Spain international Cesar Azpilicueta has hailed his fellow countryman and goalkeeper Arrizabalaga Kepa following their recent win in the FA Cup fourth final vs Plymouth on Saturday.

Kepa was instrumental to Chelsea’s win as the game ended in a 2-1 scoreline after Marcos Alonso fired in a late goal to secure a spot for the Blues in the fifth round.

Azpilicueta, in a post-match statement, stressed that Kepa is a great example to everyone in the squad as he was brilliant vs Plymouth.

‘Kepa is brilliant,’ said Azpilicueta

‘He is a great example to everybody. He has gone through a lot of difficulties at this club, but he has always had a positive attitude.

‘He looks at himself, improves for the team, even if it’s not easy to be number two. He always supports Edou. We have a fantastic group of goalkeepers, Edou, Kepa, Marcus, with Hilario the goalkeeping coach. Whoever plays is ready and we saw that again.’

Chelsea will now face Luton town in the fifth round of the FA Cup tournament.