In what was news that shocked the football world, Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted in their Carabao Cup final loss to Manchester City this past weekend. Did you see how social media reacted to the incident?
In the dying moments of the game, Kepa was summoned by Maurizio Sarri as he prepared Willy Caballero to replace the Spaniard with a penalty shoot-out looming.
While the Italian manager was under the impression Kepa had been injured, the 24-year-old refused to be substituted, which then angered Sarri on the touchline.
Chelsea went on to lose the final on penalties, with the incident becoming the talk of social media after the game.
Here are some of the responses:
Kepa Arrizabalaga channeling his inner Ye https://t.co/U5sE6pl0sZ
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) February 24, 2019
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta, also known as Kepa, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Dutch club Vitesse on loan from Chelsea[1].
— Jonny Sharples (@JonnyGabriel) February 24, 2019
Who did this? ?????? #kepaarrizabalaga pic.twitter.com/BDQu6qWAbp
— Peter (@TheForeignLad) February 25, 2019
Tough day at Wembley for Kepa Arrizabalaga who suffered his first loss as Chelsea manager. pic.twitter.com/z977PbNIxI
— Odds Junkie (@OddsJunkieCom) February 24, 2019
Last minute of extra-time in a cup final
— Joel Parker (@Joelissimmo) February 24, 2019
Kepa Arrizabalaga: https://t.co/NYB5Ffcx6M
How do you think Chelsea should deal with what had happened?