Former Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has backed Kepa Arrizabalaga to 'prove everybody wrong'.

The Spaniard, 26, has been replaced as Chelsea's number one goalkeeper by Edouard Mendy, who was signed from Rennes in the summer.

Begovic told talkSPORT: "I don't think it's gone to plan for everyone.

"These situations are never straightforward. If you spend a big transfer fee it doesn't mean everything is going to work out; there are a lot of factors into making a move work and making an impact at a club.

"Mendy has come in and done really, really well, I think he's really solidified that position. He's been impressive, he's been a joy to watch to be honest and he's someone I really enjoy watching.

"But can Kepa still prove everybody wrong? Possibly. I think Kepa is a really good goalkeeper, he played really well in Spain before his move to Chelsea and it's obviously been a bit of a tricky time for him.

"He's got really good quality and I'm sure he'll be a huge success, whether it's at Chelsea or somewhere else.

"When you have that equality it's only going to be matter of time before things turn around for him again in a positive way."