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Mendy: Kepa wished me luck ahead of my Chelsea debut

After being named Chelsea's starting goalkeeper by Frank Lampard, Edouard Mendy insists that there's no animosity between him and Kepa Arrizabalaga, the player he has replaced in goal.

Kepa has been on a prolonged run of bad form since Lampard took over as manager over a year ago, despite costing the club over £72 million ($93m) in a 2018 move from Athletic Club.

The club-record signing has since lost his place to Mendy, who has performed well since his £22m ($28m) move from Rennes this summer.

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