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Kepa has been subjected to unfair criticism and hasn't played his last Chelsea game, says Lampard

Frank Lampard says Kepa Arrizabalaga has been subjected to a lot of "unfair" criticism in recent months, and that the out-of-form goalkeeper hasn't played his last game for Chelsea.

Kepa has struggled to live up to his world-record £72 million ($90m) transfer fee since joining Chelsea from Athletic Club in the summer of 2018.

The 25-year-old showed glimpses of his potential during his first full season at Stamford Bridge under Maurizio Sarri, but has been unable to build on that platform since Frank Lampard's return to the club last summer.

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The Spain international's erratic performances cost the Blues valuable points in 2019-20, and he was dropped on several occasions with veteran back-up Willy Caballero stepping in.