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Arrizabalaga Kepa made costly mistake but needs support, says Lampard

Premier League - Chelsea v Liverpool - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - September 20, 2020 Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga in action. [Pool via REUTERS/Michael Regan]

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga needs support after the Spaniard's costly error in Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool in the Premier League.

Arrizabalaga became the world's most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao for 80 million euros ($94.92 million) in 2018 but has struggled to justify his huge transfer fee.

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