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Kepa Arrizabalaga says he's 'no longer afraid' at Chelsea and wants to play an 'important part'

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga claims he's 'no longer afraid' as he looks to play a bigger part under new manager Thomas Tuchel.

The Spaniard who joined in 2018 for a world record £72m fee for a goalkeeper, had fallen out-of-favour under former manager Frank Lampard.

After making numerous mistakes, Chelsea made the move to sign Edouard Mendy from Rennes for £22m in the summer.

Kepa Arrizabalaga was brought back into the starting line-up for the victory over Newcastle
Having fallen out-of-favour, Kepa is keen to fight for his place under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea

Kepa has admitted that his performances were up to scratch but that he never had an issue with Lampard, who was axed from the job last month.