Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga gestures after he is called to be substituted off as David Luiz talks to him - Carabao Cup Final - Manchester City v Chelsea - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - February 24, 2019. (Photo: Reuters)

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Arrizabalaga appeared to be injured as he prevented City’s Sergio Aguero from scoring in the closing moments of extra time, and manager Maurizio Sarri ordered his substitution. But with the change already displayed to the stadium by the fourth official, and Chelsea’s reserve keeper Willy Caballero ready to come on, Kepa insisted he was fit to carry on and face the penalty shootout - to the visible anger of Sarri.

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