Chelsea loanee Djordje Petrovic is a key part of a Strasbourg side overachieving this season.
Even though Djordje Petrovic made 31 appearances for Chelsea last year under Mauricio Pochettino, he was shipped out on a season-long loan to sister club Strasbourg last summer.
So far this campaign, the 25-year-old goalkeeper has been outstanding in net. Chelsea believe Petrovic has improved, particularly with his footwork and passing out from the back.
Appearances Goals conceded Clean sheets
24 29 8
Djordje Petrovic in Ligue 1 during the 2024/25 season
On Friday night, Strasbourg recorded a 4-2 home win over Lyon to move up to fifth in the league table. It’s a superb rise when you factor in they finished 13th in Ligue 1 last season.
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Chelsea fans want Djordje Petrovic starting for them next season
Even though Petrovic conceded twice in the Lyon victory, he still impressed with some really important interventions.
Chelsea fans on X were in agreement that Petrovic should return to Stamford Bridge to be their starting keeper next season.
One fan wrote: “Petrovic is better than anything we have at this club.”
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“Petrovic has to be our starting goalkeeper next season cause we don’t have anyone better than him,” another said.
One supporter posted: “Andrey Santos and Djordje Petrovic on loan is 1000% the best decision we made. They have really improved a lot. Straight back into the Chelsea first team please.”
“Petrovic needs to start for us next season,” another claimed.
It’s been claimed that Chelsea are set to keep Petrovic and use him in their squad next season. Based off this year, he’s performing at a much higher level than Blues shot-stoppers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen.
Jody Morris worries Chelsea won’t use Petrovic after sending him out on loan already, but the supporters are adamant the Serbian gloveman should get another crack with them next season.
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Djordje Petrovic shines against Lyon
Strasbourg may not have wrapped up three points on Friday without their reliable goalkeeper coming up with some big saves.
Minutes played Saves Goals conceded Accurate passes Saves inside box Acted as sweeper High claims
90 9 2 35/43 (81%) 5 2 2
Djordje Petrovic’s performance vs Lyon via FOTMOB
If Strasbourg do wrap up European qualification for next season, Petrovic will deserve massive credit for his steadiness at the back.
It’s the sort of composure and consistency that’s been missing from Chelsea’s goal this season.