Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa expresses his decision to challenge Maurizio Sarri

Kepa Arrizabalaga insists he learned the lesson after his decision to challenge Maurizio Sarri in the final defeat of Chelsea Carabao Cup in Manchester City, Wembley.

The Spanish goalkeeper has opposed Sarri's substitution orders and has remained on the pitch, despite Willy Caballero being on the sidelines, ready to take his place.

Kepa refused to leave and remained in the goal while Chelsea was beaten by Pep Guardiola's team in a shootout.

Sarri then claimed that the incident was a "misunderstanding", but Kepa was dismissed for the subsequent Chelsea meeting before being called back to the team.

"It's something I did in the warm atmosphere of the moment. It's something I'm not very proud of, "Kepa told The Daily Mail.

"It was a difficult moment for which I learned and still learn. It is time for me to look to the future.

I said that I was sorry. Football continues. We all make mistakes.

"The only thing I wanted to say was that I was not hurt and that I could continue. I did not think about sanctions.

"I was not fully aware of everything that had happened.

"It was not until I looked back for the first time at the images I made, I saw it from a different point of view. as if I was in a bubble and I was not aware of what was going on.

"I started seeing everything when I went home for the first time and saw the video.

"It was the first time I realized what had happened. I learned a lesson and next time it will be different. When I am asked to change, I will change. "