Kepa Arrizabalaga is in line to start his first game for Chelsea since October, tonight in the Champions League.
The Blues face Krasnodar in their final group game with knockout qualification already in the bag.
They will be confident of getting a result after beating the Russian side 4-0 the first time around.
According to BBC Sport, Lampard confirmed yesterday that Kepa would be starting the match.
He also highlighted his satisfaction with the Spaniard’s performances in training, describing the way he has conducted himself, as “brilliant”.
This will mark the Chelsea keepers first start since October 17th where he conceded 3 goals in a 3-3 against Southampton in the league.
Arrizabalaga had been a regular at Chelsea since signing for a record £71m in 2018 from Athletic Bilbao.
It its only recently that Kepa has been displaced as the Chelsea number one after sustaining a shoulder injury.
Since then, new signing Edouard Mendy has stepped in and made an outstanding start for the London side.
The Senegal international has kept 9 clean sheets in 12 games so far this season giving Lampard no choice but to keep him as the first choice keeper.
Kepa will be playing in front of 2000 Chelsea fans tonight as Stamford Bridge welcomes supporters back for only the second time this season.
With top spot in the group all but secured, it is the ideal scenario for the Chelsea goalkeeper to be reintroduced and eased into first team football.
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