Caoimhin Kelleher set Kepa Arrizabalaga up for failure in the Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea because of his excellent penalty, one pundit has said.The Reds’ Republic of Ireland international stopper started Sunday’s Wembley showpiece following his excellent record earlier in the tournament. He played four of Liverpool’s six games on the way to glory. One of those saw him star in the penalty-shootout win over Leicester in the quarter-finals.
As a result, Kelleher kept his place at Wembley and did not disappoint. The 23-year-old saved a Kai Havertz effort in the first half, but then did the damage in the spot kicks with his feet.
While neither goalkeeper saved a penalty, Kelleher – who used to play outfield in his yout …
- February 28, 2022
