sport news Chelsea dressing room divided over Kepa's refusal to go off in Carabao Cup final

Chelsea dressing room divided over Kepa's refusal to go off in Carabao Cup final with Willy Caballero angry at colleague while others back stopper as heat grows on Maurizio Sarri Kepa Arrizabalaga’s extraordinary refusal to be substituted has caused splits The dressing room is divided over Kepa's actions in the Carabao Cup final Willy Caballero, who was supposed to replace Kepa, is particularly angry

By Sami Mokbel and Matt Barlow for the Daily Mail

Published: 22:37 GMT, 25 February 2019 | Updated: 22:47 GMT, 25 February 2019

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Kepa Arrizabalaga’s extraordinary refusal to be substituted at Wembley on Sunday has caused more damaging splits in the Chelsea dressing room.

Arrizabalaga’s actions, appearing to disobey manager Maurizio Sarri, have left some players furious with the Spanish goalkeeper.

Sportsmail understands Willy Caballero, who was due to replace Kepa in the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, was particularly angry.

Maurizio Sarri stands by Willy Caballero in Chelsea training the day after the league cup final

Chelsea chiefs don't want a feud to develop like with Antonio Conte and Diego Costa in 2017

But other members of the squad are backing Kepa and Stamford Bridge chiefs are desperate to prevent the controversy from mirroring the feud between then manager Antonio Conte and