Jamie Carragher has expressed doubt about Chelsea’s chances of winning the Premier League this season, particularly regarding their goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez.
Despite Chelsea’s strong position in second place, just two points behind leaders Liverpool, Carragher remains skeptical.
Speaking on The Overlap with Sky Bet, Carragher explained that he doesn’t see Sanchez, who has been performing well, as a key figure in a title-winning team. He pointed out that historically, teams with great goalkeepers, like Alisson at Liverpool, have had a major advantage in winning the league.
Carragher acknowledged Chelsea’s good form but said, “I just can’t picture Robert Sanchez lifting the Premier League trophy.” He also highlighted potential weaknesses in Chelsea’s defense, suggesting that tough matches, like those at Goodison Park against Everton, could expose vulnerabilities. “If your goalkeeper or center-backs aren’t performing, you’re vulnerable to set-pieces and could drop points,” he said.
Ultimately, Carragher believes Chelsea needs to demonstrate more resilience in such challenging fixtures to be considered serious title contenders.
A solid win and clean sheet at a difficult ground like Everton could change the narrative, but for now, he remains unconvinced about Chelsea’s ability to sustain a title challenge, especially with Sanchez at the helm.
