Chelsea’s Frustration with Robert Sanchez Grows After Manchester City Loss
Following Chelsea’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, head coach Enzo Maresca has reportedly voiced his dissatisfaction with €40m signing Robert Sanchez. Maresca is said to feel he can no longer depend on the goalkeeper after his costly performance, and many fans are echoing these concerns, calling for Sanchez to be dropped from the starting lineup.
Sanchez’s display against City was marred by several mistakes, the most glaring being his blunder during Erling Haaland’s goal. The Spanish keeper’s poor positioning saw him caught in no man’s land after a long ball from Ederson. Though he initially rushed to intercept the pass, Sanchez hesitated and backtracked, allowing Haaland to control the ball and chip it over him into the net. This error handed City a vital goal and highlighted Chelsea’s defensive frailties.

For many Chelsea supporters, this was the tipping point. Fans are now urging for backup goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen to take over, claiming that Sanchez’s inconsistency and costly mistakes have already severely impacted the team’s season, with this latest error potentially costing them a spot in the Premier League’s top four.
Maresca’s reported frustration reflects the broader discontent within the club. Having been signed for €40m, Sanchez was expected to bring much-needed stability to Chelsea’s defense after the departures of Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga. However, his performances have been far from dependable, with moments of indecision and poor decision-making undermining Chelsea in crucial fixtures.
With Chelsea’s Champions League ambitions now at risk, Maresca faces a difficult decision about Sanchez’s future as the first-choice keeper.

Fans are losing patience, and it seems likely that changes will be made in the goalkeeping department as Chelsea looks to salvage their season.