Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca now has a problem in his first team that is impossible to ignore- key detail
Chelsea are back in Premier League action this weekend but one position remains a huge concern.
Chelsea fans on social media are divided over the performance of goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, with reports from The Sun indicating that the Blues were considering Liverpool’s deputy goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
The club has since played down those claims and links, but it still doesn’t erase the fact that the player who has faced a lot of criticism is the Spanish goalkeeper. It’s clear he is one of the players with a strong personality, and he doesn’t shy away when things are tough, which is a trait the manager seems to appreciate.
He’s a brilliant shot-stopper and recently had his best game for the club when Chelsea faced Brighton, where he made some excellent saves to help secure an important win. However, he has also conceded a few goals that have led many to believe an upgrade might be necessary.
The Big Picture
This season, Sanchez has been the undisputed number-one goalkeeper at the club, but he has kept just two clean sheets. While that doesn’t solely reflect on him, it certainly helps when a shot-stopper can contribute to clean sheets, which in turn help the team secure results.
Manager Maresca has already strengthened his options between the sticks by completing the £20.7 million acquisition of Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal during the summer transfer window.
The club also has plans for Mike Penders, who was signed in the summer and allowed to stay at his previous club for development.
It’s tough to ignore the Sanchez issue, but Maresca has been incredibly supportive of his star, making it a point to always show appreciation and support whenever the goalkeeper makes an impressive save or gets one of his big distributions right.