Merson react to Kepa’s new form

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has reacted to Kepa Arrizabalaga’s new form at Chelsea this season.

So far, Kepa has featured in the Blues’ last seven matches and has been in his best performance at the goalpost.

Kepa, who replaced the injured Edouard Mendy, has gone on to keep the Senegal international on the bench even on his return to fitness.

This comes as the Blues manager Graham Potter has continued to select Kepa, who became the most expensive goalkeeper in history when he move to Stamford Bridge from Spanish club Athletic Bilbao in 2018.

Reacting to Kepa’s impressive form during the Blues’ 2-0 win against Aston Villa last weekend, Merson acknowledged the goalie’s new form.

“I think Chelsea were lucky [against Aston Villa],” Merson told Sportskeeda. “Kepa had one of the best goalkeeping performances I’ve ever seen.

“I didn’t think he had it in him, to be honest. After the amount of stick he’s got, I’m really pleased for him.

“Chelsea are on a bit of a roll at the moment and they’ve got to ride their luck. They can’t keep relying on Kepa to pull off performances like that.”