Chelsea football league has fined goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga one week’s wages after he defied attempts to be substituted for Willy Caballero ahead of the penalty shootout.
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Although both Arrizabalaga and Caballero brushed off the incident as an honest misunderstanding, Arrizabalaga issued a personal apology to his coach Maurizio Sarri after the “public display of defiance towards the end of extra-time in the Carabao Cup final” on Sunday. Sarri was left on the sidelines, outraged after Arrizbalaga refused to let Caballero take his place.
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Arrizabalaga said his wages will go to charity. “I have thought a lot more about yesterday’s events. Although there was a misunderstanding, on reflection I made a big mistake with how I handled the situation,” he stated. “I wanted to take the time today to apologize fully and in person to the coach, to Willy, my team-mates and to the club. I have done this and now I want to offer the same apology to the fans.”
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Sarri said the conversation regarding the incident was fruitful and effective. Arrizabalaga said he will learn from his actions and accept whatever “punishment or discipline the club decides is appropriate.”