New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has now had a look at the majority of his first team squad across the two games he has been in charge of.
Rosenior heavily rotated between games against Charlton in the FA Cup and Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, although is yet to utilise two of his best players.
Reece James and Cole Palmer are expected to return against Brentford at the weekend, adding some unrivalled quality to a Chelsea side who were defeated by the Gunners on Wednesday.
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The manager will have been impressed with the fight his players showed to stay in that tie, although admitted he was disappointed with the goals his side had conceded.
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Liam Rosenior should drop Robert Sanchez for Chelsea vs Brentford
There were fingers pointed at Robert Sanchez for his part of proceedings. The first two goals in particular did not paint the goalkeeper in a good light.
After Filip Jorgensen showed strong signs with both his hands and his feet against Charlton, he should be given a rare opportunity to start in the Premier League against Brentford.
Enzo Maresca didn’t drop Sanchez once in the league this season. He has only missed games due to suspension and injury.
Jorgensen is yet to keep a clean sheet this season, however did impress with a number of big saves in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City, the first game after Maresca’s departure.
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Chance for Rosenior to convince Jorgensen to stay
The lack of minutes offered to the Danish star in the last two seasons have seen him consider his options in the transfer window.
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West Ham are one of the sides interested in signing Jorgensen, however this would leave Chelsea short in the goalkeeper position for the rest of the campaign.
Rosenior would do well to convince the shot stopper that there is an opportunity for minutes to be earned, even if this only lasts until the end of the season.
The Blues are set to welcome Mike Penders to the club in the summer, and his experience working under the current manager at Strasbourg is likely to work in his favour.
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