CWC: It Will Be Difficult For Mendy To Displace Kepa As Chelsea No. 1 Goalkeeper –Low

Chelsea assistant coach Zsolt Low admits that Edouard Mendy will have to work hard to get his starting spot back.

In his absence at the African Cup of Nations, Kepa Arrizabalaga has shown his quality in the goal for the Blues.

Kepa is set to start for Chelsea in their Club World Cup semi-final against Al Hilal today (Wednesday).

Asked about the keeping situation, Low told reporters: “We will see how he is, how tired he is. He has to arrive first, we have to check him, we have to talk to him. We will see in a few days whether there is a possibility he plays.

“This is a good situation for the coaches where we have two amazing goalkeepers. Mendy did a fantastic performance, he won the Africa Cup, and was the best goalkeeper at the tournament. Kepa has done an amazing job and in the last game saved a very important penalty. He is also in very good shape.

“For sure when Mendy arrives we will have talks, also with the goalkeeper coaches, and we will take a decision afterwards.”