The Chelsea manager has also hinted that the new signing will not automatically become the club’s first-choice keeper. He wants Edouard Mendy to earn his spot and has not given up on Kepa Arrizabalaga just yet.
Talking to the media ahead of the match on Saturday, Lampard said:
Why Chelsea signed Edouard Mendy
Kepa Arrizabalaga has been the subject of heavy criticism for a while as he has not been at his best. The £72-million signing from Athletic Bilbao has been leaking goals, and Chelsea fans have been rallying for him to be replaced. Willy Caballero was given a few chances by Frank Lampard last season but he, too, did not impress.
The Blues have now signed Edouard Mendy after he was recommended by Petr Cech, the club’s Director of Football. The Chelsea legend has also been helping out in training and has been spotted working with the goalkeepers.
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