'The situation is closed': Maurizio Sarri insists Kepa Arrizabalaga row is over but refuses to confirm if Chelsea No 1 will return for London derby at Fulham Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped to the bench against Tottenham on Wednesday Maurizio Sarri says he has not yet decided who will start in goal against Fulham Sarri wants to watch Kepa and Willy Caballero train before making a decision By Joe Strange for MailOnline Published: 14:02 GMT, 1 March 2019 | Updated: 14:09 GMT, 1 March 2019 Viewcomments Maurizio Sarri has refused to confirm that Kepa Arrizabalaga will start against Fulham after being dropped to the bench for Wednesday's win over Tottenham. Willy Caballero took Kepa's place for the 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge as Sarri punished the Spaniard for refusing to come off in last week's Carabao Cup final. Sarri insists that the situation with the world's most expensive goalkeeper is now 'closed', but he would not be drawn on whether he would return at Craven Cottage. Maurizio Sarri says he has not decided whether Kepa Arrizabalaga will start against Fulham Kepa was dropped against Tottenham after refusing to come off in the Carabao Cup final 'As I said after the match, the Kepa situation is closed,' Sarri said ahead Sunday's London derby. 'Kepa is our first goalkeeper, but we are very happy for Willy. He can play in a difficult match.' Asked if he had made a decision on whether Kepa would return to the starting XI this weekend, Sarri added: 'Not at the moment, no. I want to see the last two training (sessions).' More to follow. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility