Chelsea Goalkeeper Breaks Silence After Penalty Shootout Defeat to Liverpool in Caraboa Cup Final

• Kepa Arrizabalaga has reacted to his penalty miss in the Caraboa Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool
• The Spanish goalkeeper missed his spot kick as Chelsea lost 10-11 on penalties to the Reds on Sunday at Wembley
• Kepa Arrizabalaga expressed disappointment in the defeat but thanked his teammates for the support after the game

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga insists he is disappointed after losing the Caraboa Cup final to Liverpool on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Wembley.

The extra-time substitute missed his spot kick as Chelsea lost 10-11 on penalties to the Reds.

Kepa Arrizabalaga took to social media to explain his feelings and also seized the moment to thank his teammates who gathered around him to encourage him despite the disappointment.

"To fall and rise. Disappointed after big effort during the tournament. We keep working. Thanks Chelsea family for your support," he wrote on Twitter.

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The former Athletic Club goalkeeper played an instrumental role in the competition, starting every game apart from the final.

His role as a second choice goalkeeper has always worked to perfection during penalties shootouts, but this time he was the villain after failing to save any of the penalties before missing his.

Kepa misses penalty as Chelsea lose Caraboa Cup final to Liverpool

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Liverpool are the 2021/22 Carabao Cup champions following their epic win over rivals, Chelsea, in a thrilling final staged at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, February 27.

The Reds won the title after they stunned the Blues 10-11 in post-match penalties, with Kepa Arrizabalaga, who came on for the shootout missing the decisive spot-kick.

The match had to be decided via the shootouts after both teams ended in a goalless draw after regulations time.

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Menday's heroic saves in Chelsea vs Liverpool game

Meanwhile, Keita drilled in a first-time shot from 20 yards which Edouard Mendy got down low to save. Mane got to the rebound he was expected to score from just four yards out, but Mendy leaped up in time to get an arm to his shot.

This was crucial in ensuring that the match went into halftime with both teams tied at 0-0. Neutrals and partisan were engrossed by a very open half as both teams chased silverware.

The save drew a collective gasp of awe worldwide as watchers heaped praise on Mendy for his magnificent athleticism.