In the absence of Edouard Mendy, Kepa Arrizabalaga returned to the goalpost for the Champions League clash against RB Salzburg.

Kepa had since lost his starting role since Mendy was signed in 2020.

The Spaniard has revealed his disappointment at making just 15 appearances last season, and has vowed to take his chances whenever he’s called upon.

“Last season when I played I felt really well but it was just 15 games or something like this,” Kepa said.

“It’s not a big amount so now when I have the opportunity, I try to do my best and to help the team like I do in the last games.

“I’m happy with my performances and happy again to enjoy the Champions League games on the pitch so it’s a fresh start and I’m happy and I will take it.”

Speaking about the impact of the new manager Graham Potter, Kepa said: “He is very positive in his mind and he tries to give us this positivity.

“Obviously we changed a couple of things in the line-up and structure so we have to keep adjusting things, keep watching and understanding how we play, and from that point we go forward.

“We want to have good presence on the pitch, take the ball and attack as much as we can, and when we lose the ball try to recover as soon as possible.

“It’s been two or three training sessions with the new manager so it’s just the beginning but it’s been a positive beginning and a good point to start.”