Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has revealed that he ‘often talks on the phone’ with his Spain counterpart David De Gea.
The contest to be La Furia Roja’s No 1 is fiercely competitive, with Manchester United star De Gea, a regular for his country, hot on the heels of the Blues ace.
getty
3
Kepa Arrizabalaga and David de Gea have a great relationship
Kepa has got the nod from Spain head coach Luis Enrique in two of Spain’s last four internationals, keeping clean sheets in the 2-0 victory over Malta and the 1-0 success over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Meanwhile, De Gea, who at 28 is four years Kepa’s senior, was Spain’s first choice at the 2018 World Cup and was an ever present for the Red Devils in a difficult 2018/2019 campaign.
Luis Enrique also has Real Betis’ Pau Lopez at his disposal for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Sweden.
However, Arrizabalanga has insisted it all remains healthy competition as the trio compete for the number one jersey.
MOST READ IN FOOTBALL
gossip
Transfer news LIVE: Hazard on joining Real Madrid, Sessegnon to leave Fulham
gossip
Arsenal transfer news live: £12m bid revealed, Celtic ace linked, Spurs battle
gossip
Man United transfer news live: Signing done, top target named, Icardi bid rejected
gossip
Liverpool transfer news live: Coutinho 'asks to leave', Depay latest, Mane update
explained
Why Chelsea cannot sign anyone this summer - despite transfer ban appeal
latest odds
Liverpool 'favourites' to re-sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona
Protest
Why Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg is not playing for Norway at the World Cup
another chance
Peterborough sign player sacked by last club after admitting sexual assault
“There are three goalkeepers in the squad,” said Kepa. “We have all been called up by Luis Enrique and we all want to play. We train hard and then it is the coach who decides.
“My relationship with De Gea is very good, we have worked well together. In addition to competing, we often talk on the phone. We have a fluid relationship.”
Elsewhere, the Blues No 1 referenced to his infamous fall-out with his manager Maurizio Sarri, which saw them publicly falling out during the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
Kepa was heavily criticised after refusing to be substituted during the Wembley showdown, with the former Atletico Bilbao goalkeeper admitting it was something he regretted doing.
getty
3
Maurizio Sarri couldn’t believe it when Kepa refused to come off in the Carabao Cup final
“It has been several months now,” said Kepa. “It’s true, that was a bad week for me. Of course it was a day I’m not proud of.
“I said sorry to him and from then on our relationship has been very good, like it was before.
“I’ve kept his confidence, we’ve accomplished our targets and I think our season was very positive.
“It has been a step forward in my career in every sense [moving to Chelsea].
“I’ve had a lot of games, we accomplished our targets for the season and now, looking backwards, I think it has been a positive year.”
Getty Images - Getty
3
Kepa helped Chelsea win the Europa League
Champions League Liverpool vs Porto: Key battles that could decide crunch quarter-final clash Written by: fpnews Posted on: April 9, 2019 Putting their quest to win the Premier League momentarily behind them, Liverpool resume Champions League duty when they host FC Porto on Tuesday night.
Champions League quarterfinal second legs: Predictions and
Mark James Noble (born 8 May 1987) is an English footballer who plays as a central midfielder and is captain of West Ham United. He has played almost all his youth and first team football for West Ham apart from two short loan spells, at Hull City and Ipswich Town.
Allardyce backs Redknapp view on Mark Noble | Claretandhugh
Good news came for Chelsea when the England international announced that he would not be departing from the club in the summer. Loftus-Cheek has also become the first Chelsea Academy player to reach double-figure goals in a season since Graham Stuart back in the 1992/93 campaign.
Loftus-Cheek into Lampardian double-digits in goals despite
Tottenham Hotspur will open their new stadium to fans once again this Saturday and more people will flood inside to discover what the breathtaking place holds. Last Sunday the club's new home hosted its first ever match as the U18s beat Southampton 3-1 in front of just under 30,000 fans in the first test event.
Thousands of Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur fans could
Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils 'make offer' for
When is the Europa League final? Full details for Baku showpiece as Chelsea and Arsenal go head-to-head. long time Abramovich will be at Europa League final to watch first Chelsea match in a
What time is the Europa League final? Full details for Baku
Tottenham injury news: Mauricio Pochettino says it will be
Tottenham 0-1 West Ham: Michail Antonio explains the reason for THAT goal celebration. The forward latched onto a superb Marko Arnautovic cross to smash home and seal three points for the Hammers
Tottenham 0-1 West Ham: Michail Antonio explains the reason
sports.froodl.com/football/english-premier-league/tottenham-0-1-west-ham-michail-antonio-explains-the-reason-for-that-goal-celebration/
Tottenham succumbed to their first defeat at their new stadium thanks to a superb Michail Antonio goal. The Englishman latched onto a lovely-weighted cross from Marko Arnautovic to smash home and seal a brilliant three points on the road for the Hammers.
West Ham star Michail Antonio explains 'crazy' celebration
Tottenham transfer news LIVE: Fulham star to leave
Fylde 0-3 Salford: Class of 92 owned club win play-off final to earn Football League promotion for first time in their history Various Manchester United legends were watching on at Wembley By
~ Fylde 0-3 Salford: Class of 92 owned club win play-off
Leaked pictures show Rangers home, away and third kits for 2019/20 season An official promo video has surfaced online showing James Tavernier, Scott Arfield and Ross McCrorie donning the new gear
Rangers new 'kits' leaked online as Ibrox stars model trio of
Real Madrid have announced the signing of Eden Hazard on a five-year deal. The 28-year-old will be officially unveiled on Thursday once he has undergone his medical and with Real and Chelsea
Real Madrid announce signing of Eden Hazard from Chelsea
Manchester City still ahead of Liverpool, top four race takes multiple twists, Brighton pulling away from Cardiff. City reclaimed top spot in the Premier League
Manchester City still ahead of Liverpool, top four race takes
newsleak24.com/manchester-city-still-ahead-of-liverpool-top-four-race-takes-multiple-twists-brighton-pulling-away-from-cardiff/
Manchester City still ahead of Liverpool, top four race takes multiple twists, Brighton pulling away from Cardiff The Premier League had all method of twists and
Premier League round-up: Manchester City still | SportSpyder
About; Privacy; Terms; Cookie Policy; Careers; Help; Feedback © 2019 IAC Publishing, LLC
Overstock.com | The Best Deals Online: Furniture, Bedding
No comments:
Post a Comment