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Chelsea boss Lampard: Kepa will start against West Brom

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will start against West Brom as new signing Edouard Mendy isn't ready to play, revealed manager Frank Lampard.

The Blues splashed out £22million on Mendy from Rennes to challenge Kepa.

And Lampard, speaking at a press conference on Friday, confirmed that the under-fire Spaniard is set to be given the nod at the Hawthorns.

He said: "To start tomorrow is not going to happen. He's had a long week where he's not really trained.

"He flew in yesterday, it just feels too tight a turnaround to put him in contention to start the game."

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