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 Viewcomments 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 striker Diego Costa in 2017. Their training ground bust-up ended with Costa leaving for Atletico Madrid. Chelsea chiefs are working to prevent similar damage being caused by Kepa’s controversial behaviour — even though sources insisted on Monday that Sarri’s decision to bring on Caballero was tactical and not injury related. Despite appearing to be undermined, Sarri still held crisis talks with Kepa after Chelsea’s defeat on penalties following a goalless draw. The club also held further discussions with the £72million goalkeeper on Monday while they also want to discuss the issue with his representatives. Maurizio Sarri was furious on the sidelines after Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be subbed off The club also held further discussions with the £72million goalkeeper Kepa on Monday Sarri’s own future is under huge threat but it is understood Sunday’s row will not have any bearing on whether the board decide to sack him after Wednesday’s clash against Tottenham. Meanwhile, Sarri’s fiercely superstitious nature led Chelsea to abandon their usual pre-Wembley luxury for a functional business hotel on the A40 which boasts of its location adjacent to the nearby Park Royal industrial estate. Chelsea prepared for Wembley by staying at the Park Plaza near Hanger Lane. It may not offer the opulence of the Landmark Hotel in Marylebone where Chelsea have often stayed but it satisfied the idiosyncrasies of their Italian manager. Sarri is so superstitious he does not like to return to the same hotel if his team has lost after staying there and this was Chelsea’s fourth defeat at Wembley during his seven months in charge. Chelsea lost to Manchester City in the Community Shield and have been beaten twice by Tottenham, in the Premier League and Carabao Cup semi-final. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility