The Spanish international appeared to refuse to be replaced by Willy Caballero deep into injury time of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City after having gone down for a second time with cramp.
Sarri was visibly enraged by the situation and almost stormed down the Wembley tunnel in frustration after telling Willy Caballero to re-take his seat on the bench.

The world’s most expensive goalkeeper remained between the posts during the subsequent shoot-out defeat – diving over Sergio Aguero’s penalty before saving Leroy Sane’s effort – but the bizarre situation had already clouded over what had been a resolute display from the Blues.
After the game, Maurizio Sarri was asked about the incident and stated that it was simply a misunderstanding between player and manager.

Speaking to Sky Sports, the Italian played down the situation: “It was a misunderstanding, I heard there was a problem and we needed to change it. I realised the situation only when the doctor arrived on the bench after some minutes. It was a misunderstanding, I understood the goalkeeper had cramp and would be unable to go to the penalties.
Now, Kepa himself has given a version of events in line with that of his manager.

In an Instagram post, the Chelsea No.1 also emphasised that it was simply a misunderstanding about his injury.

The full statement read as follows:

“Upset and sad for not being able to take the title, we fought until the end against a great team. We will continue working to be stronger.

“I would also like to clarify some facts of today’s match:

“First of all, I regret how the end of the match has been portrayed. At no time has it been my intention to disobey the coach or any of his decisions.
“I think everything has been misunderstood in the heat of the final part of a match for a title. The coach thought I was not in a position to play on and my intention was to express that I was in good condition to continue helping the team, while the docs that had treated me arrived at the bench to give the message.

“I feel the image that has been portrayed was not my intention. I have full respect for the coach and his authority.”


SEE MORE: http://starnation.com.ng/chelsea-goalkeeper-kepa-releases-statement-to-clear-up-bizarre-sub-situation/

FTC @Abel
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i'm not a chelsea fan but i think they should give sarri a chance he still has time to prove himself.. he should not be sacked . the players should show more respect wether there's a misunderstanding or not.

mumu boy, abeg do make u spoil ur career, Nly u chop 6 goal! As worse as Courtois is, he no. chop straight 6, where dem see this yeye boy sef ooo!

#Arizabalaga not worth Chelsea shirt!

DrabEey was Here

All I know is that Jorginho and David Luiz are Bastard for missing the penalty

Drabeey:
mumu boy, abeg do make u spoil ur career, Nly u chop 6 goal! As worse as Courtois is, he no. chop straight 6, where dem see this yeye boy sef ooo!

#Arizabalaga not worth Chelsea shirt!

DrabEey was Here

But Courtois chop 5 straight for Madrid

After all the explanation, this guy still need pankere mimo.

reeblaze:


But Courtois chop 5 straight for Madrid

5 and 6 na dsame

If I'm to be the manager of Chelsea, this guy go chop bench tire what insolence

Your first season ....you are already a rebel...kontinu

PizzleGold:
All I know is that Jorginho and David Luiz are Bastard for missing the penalty

So what do I say about Lorey Sane that scores a long range free-kick but couldn't score a Penalty?

Truth is it happens anybody can miss Penalty but Jorginho has no good intention for Chelsea that's all I can say.

OK BYE

Okay

this disrespectful preeek.

cabellero is an experienced shot stopper especially penalties.




This mumu boy should be loaned to stoke city

Kepa

Damage control

What would be would be even if Caballero eventually came in as sub

Drabeey:
mumu boy, abeg do make u spoil ur career, Nly u chop 6 goal! As worse as Courtois is, he no. chop straight 6, where dem see this yeye boy sef ooo!

#Arizabalaga not worth Chelsea shirt!

DrabEey was Here

But e chop 5 against barca.
Yeye dey smell

femi4:
Your first season ....you are already a rebel...kontinu

I think he cost Chelsea the cup,Willy Caballero is very good at saving penalties

presented007:


So what do I say about Lorey Sane that scores a long range free-kick but couldn't score a Penalty?

Truth is it happens anybody can miss Penalty but Jorginho has no good intention for Chelsea that's all I can say.

OK BYE

LOL.. This your bye picture na one million. Lemme save it first.

If you have fixed scores, you would be a multi millionaire by now.

Chelsea made a big mistake to have bought this boy. He is simply overrated . There is nothing special about him.

No excuse, it's not just their day...

No matter what, your manager is your manager and you should respect his decision on or off the pitch, and i think this is the first time in a long time that we are seeing the player power live.
But i loved the way sarri handled the issue, if he had said anything else, it would have really made this issue big and too messy.
Sarri should just get sacked or resign, this shows that he doesn't have authority over his own players.

Maybe too late.... o to ge

if u watched the match u would understand that it was all a misunderstanding.

the only reason why Sarri wanted to remove him was because he felt he wasn't fit enough... kepa on the other felt he was OK and that he could continue.... ..

sarri 's reaction was what made the whole scene food for the press.....



but Las Las, kepa is not worth the price Chelsea paid.... and jorginho is just a bastaard!!!

That guy is disgusting. Caballero has been with Mancity for long and he knows those penalty takers and stands more chance to catch their kicks. He has been very good with saving penalties. Arinze agbalaga is an idiot

Kepa arinzeabalaga!...stewpied hediot!

bettercreature:
I think he cost Chelsea the cup,Willy Caballero is very good at saving penalties

And he was a mancity goalkeeper for years, he knows how the players take their penalties.
He just cost chelsea the only cup they had a chance to win.

Stanweezy:
If I'm to be the manager of Chelsea, this guy go chop bench tire what insolence

That's exactly why you will amount to nothing.