Robert Sanchez was dropped by manager Liam Rosenior for the game on Wednesday, and today the coach spoke about the keeper’s reaction.
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One of the most interesting things about Chelsea’s team to face Aston Villa on Wednesday night was that Robert Sanchez had been dropped.
The goalkeeper found himself out of the team after just one dodgy game, with a poor performance against Arsenal evidently enough to undo a solid season so far.
Today was the first chance the media had to ask manager Liam Rosenior about his decision with the dust having settled on the big call.
Rosenior on Sanchez’s reaction to unexpected dropping
“I already have [spoken with Sanchez]. I’ve been really honest with Rob. He was really disappointed not to play the game, which I expect for every player, whether they’re a goalkeeper or an outfield player,” Rosenior explained.
“But the way Rob responded in training, the way he responded in terms of supporting Filip, in terms of the warm-up, in terms of in the dressing room, was magnificent. There was no difference [to normal] in it…. Rob, so far, has been absolutely magnificent in that.”
Rosenior said he will “try to pick the best team possible for each game” and said it’s “not the case” that Jorgensen is now his established number one after the switch. He pushed back against the traditional ideas that continuity in goal is vital for a defence.
We expect Jorgensen will keep his place for tomorrow’s game against Wrexham. After that, there’s no telling who will be between the sticks against PSG and Newcastle, as Rosenior will be picking on a game by game basis.
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