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Sarri yet to decide whether to recall Kepa for Fulham clash

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Maurizio Sarri has not yet decided whether Kepa Arrizabalaga will be recalled for Chelsea's encounter with Fulham on Sunday.

Although the Italian manager plans to restore the goalkeeper back into the fold in the near future, he refused to reveal whether Kepa will make his first appearance since refusing a substitution in the League Cup final last Sunday.

"I'm sure in one of the two next matches he will be on the pitch," Sarri said, according to BBC Sport.

Kepa was replaced in the starting team by Willy Caballero for Wednesday's 2-0 victory over London rivals Tottenham three days after infuriating Sarri in the closing minutes of the final, which Manchester City won on penalties.

Sarri has no hesitations about giving Caballero another shot after the Argentine's solid display Wednesday.

"We are very happy for Willy because now we know very well he's able to play also in a very difficult match," Sarri added.

Chelsea sit three points back of the final Champions League spot in the Premier League table. They host Dynamo Kiev in the Europa League on Thursday before welcoming Wolves on March. 10.

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