Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says the incident involving goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Carabao Cup final was a "misunderstanding". The club record £71m signing appeared to defy the Italian's attempt to substitute him in extra time before Manchester City won on penalties. Spaniard Arrizabalaga initially went down with cramp - prompting the Chelsea bench to ready reserve goalkeeper Willy Caballero. 'Sarri protecting players'Speaking to Sky Sports, former Chelsea captain John Terry said he believed Sarri's "misunderstanding" explanation was a decision taken to protect his goalkeeper. "Today showed everyone we could be a very solid team because we conceded nothing to the opponents, and to Manchester City that is not easy.

Source: The Star February 25, 2019 04:52 UTC