Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea star vows to return against Man United as No.1

Kepa Arrizabalaga: Chelsea star vows to return against Man United as No.1

- Kepa Arrizabalaga has claimed that he will be in between the sticks for Chelsea against Man United

- The ex-Athletic Bilbao was dropped to the bench against Hull City and Leicester City in place of Willy Caballero

- The Spanish goalkeeper has reportedly discussed with Frank Lampard about retaining his place in goal

Kepa Arrizabalaga has reportedly stated that he will return as Chelsea's number one when they host Man United at Stamford Bridge.

The Spanish goalkeeper has been relegated to the bench by Frank Lampard, missing the Blues FA Cup fixture against Hull City and the Premier League clash at Leicester City.

But the former Athletic Bilbao shot-stopper believes has done enough in training to return against the Red Devils in front of their home fans.

According to SunSport Lampard and Kepa had a discussion in training during the winter break in preparation for the crunch match against United.

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Willy Caballero conceded three goals in the matches against Hull City and Leicester after being given a starting shirt.

The Argentine goalies was blamed for the Foxes second goal which has boosted Kepa's chances of returning into the fold.

Lampard's side are chasing a top-four finish this season but their lead have been cut down to just two points in the qualification spot.

Kepa is currently Spain's number one and the 26-year-old is looking to maintain his spot at club level to keep his place ahead of David de Gea.

The most expensive goalkeeper is also looking forward to be in between the sticks for La Roja for their Euro 2020 campaign as they will be playing their group games at the home of his boyhood club at the San Mames Stadium.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Manny Pacquiao is the best boxer of the 21st century ahead of unbeaten fighter Floyd Mayweather.

According to the Ranker's list, the Filipino is the only boxer who have held belts in four different decades of the sport.

Mayweather whose unstained record still stands at 51-0 came second and the likes of Gennady Golovkin, Roy Jones Jr, and Vladmir Klitchko complete the top five spot.

Legit.ng had also reported that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is well known for his extravagant lifestyle and his love for splashing the cash on cars.

The 30-year-old star who takes home £200,000 weekly is the Premier League player with most expensive car parked in his garage.

The Gabon international drives one of the 499 models of Ferrari LaFerrari manufactured and is worth £1.5million.

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