As the Blues prepare for the next upcoming season of 2025-26. Picking from where they left off but this time with a UEFA Champions League qualification. After finishing a top 5 finish in the Premier League and winning the UEFA Conference League against Real Betis. With coach Enzo Maresca the side will look to continue the same this season. But there are some tough calls to be made before the start. There is still doubt about the future of Robert Sanchez in the club. Coming from Brighton in the summer of 2023. With the hopes of taking the No.1 spot for the Blues for many years. After the exit of star keepers like Kepa and Edouard Mendy. But his first season at Stamford Bridge was not so good as he was benched due to a number of reasons. That includes injuries, suspensions, and most importantly individual errors leading to goals.
Sanchez season of highs and lows:
Sanchez’s season with the Blues was one of a rollercoaster this season. Initially, at the start, he made some standout performances but as time went by his performance also decreased. With individual errors in front of the goal like poor distribution, lapse and concentration, and poor judgment. Alongside an injury in the mid of the season saw him be the second-choice keeper for the side. Losing his spot to Filip Jörgensen from the bench. Overall his performance at the back was poor which caused the side to lose several points in the Premier League table. That has troubled the Blues in the question to look for new options in the market for new keepers. The club along with the loyal fans also now doubt his capacity to stand between posts for the Blues.
Statistics of Sanchez this season:
As the stats speak looking at Sanchez’s Premier League stats from the 2023-24 season highlights his impact on the team. With 22 league appearance, he just kept 6 clean sheets and a save percentage of 67%. In the 2024-25 season with 32 appearances for his side, he kept only 10 clean sheets and a save percentage of over 70%. Compared to top keepers in the league these numbers were very average at least. As these mistakes of his have led to many expensive errors for the Blues leading to set advantages and finally a goal for the opposition. Standing with a big height of 6’6 he is supposed to dominate the goal frame but it is one of the areas he was lacking this season in terms of saving. This damage this season has led the Blues to search for new alternative keepers in that position.
Options for the Blues if not Sanchez?
The Blues are already on the lookout for new keepers before the start of next season. Contacts with keepers like Mike Maignan from AC Milan and Diego Costa from Porta have been held but have failed to secure them. The club also has options in its bench coming from Filip Jörgensen and Djordje Petrovic but there are no final decisions right now. To date, as of now, Filip Jörgensen leads the Blues between the posts.
Author’s opinion:
Robert Sanchez’s disappointing performance last season has forced the Blues to look for new alternatives for that position. Mistakes for the next season will cost the Blues major challenges as they will look to compete for major titles. The performance of Filip Jörgensen will also be crucial as the Blues are competing in the Club World Cup.
🚨 Maresca on Chelsea and Mike Maignan: “Robert Sanchez is No 1 and then Filip Jorgensen is No 2”.
“Mike Penders has joined us. Then we will take a final decision”. pic.twitter.com/4peDXE8ORn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 16, 2025
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