EPL: Kepa Arrizabalaga Ruled Out of Bournemouth's Clash with Chelsea

Kepa Arrizabalaga ruled out of Bournemouth's match against Chelsea due to loan deal clause. Manager Andoni Iraola confirms Kepa cannot play against his former club.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed that goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga will not be eligible to play against his former club Chelsea, due to the terms of his loan deal. Iraola stated, “We knew it before he came to the club, it's part of the rules - he cannot play.”

Kepa Arrizabalaga joined Bournemouth on loan from Chelsea in the summer, but the agreement includes a clause preventing him from facing his parent club. This means that Bournemouth will have to look elsewhere for goalkeeping options when they take on Chelsea.

Iraola's comments highlight the standard practice of including such clauses in loan deals, ensuring that players don't play against their parent clubs.