Kepa is still "one of the best goalkeepers" in the business but he "has to be stronger mentally" in order to regain the number one jersey at Chelsea, according to club legend Gianfranco Zola.
Frank Lampard decided to drop Kepa from his starting line up for the Blues' 2-2 draw with Leicester on February 1 after a string of underwhelming performances from the Spanish shot-stopper.
Willy Caballero was drafted in against the Foxes, with Lampard publicly stating that he hopes Kepa will come back "stronger" in the face of criticism and adversity.
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The Chelsea boss kept faith with Caballero for the team's first two fixtures following the winter break, with a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge and a 2-1 victory over Tottenham at the same venue recorded over the last seven days.