November 19th 2024.
Enzo Maresca, the manager of Chelsea, has made it clear that he will not hesitate to replace his current goalkeeper Robert Sanchez if he stops taking risks with the ball. Despite being the current No.1 for the team, Sanchez has failed to impress and has even lost his spot in the starting lineup under previous manager Mauricio Pochettino. However, Maresca has since given him another chance to prove himself, but Sanchez has made costly mistakes that have caused chaos for his defenders.
In an effort to improve Sanchez's performance, Maresca has instructed him to continue taking risks and has warned him that he will be dropped if he tries to play it safe. While Maresca has publicly supported Sanchez, it is no secret that Chelsea is in the market for a new goalkeeper. One potential candidate is Kelleher, a 25-year-old player who has caught their attention and seems ready for a move to a bigger club.
"Kelleher played 26 games last season and showed his potential to be a No.1 in the Premier League," said former Ireland international Shay Given in an interview with The Sun. "But at 26, he needs to leave Liverpool if he wants to make that happen. Chelsea is a great opportunity for him to take his career to the next level."
Chelsea currently has 10 goalkeepers in their squad, including Filip Jorgensen, Marcus Bettinelli, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, who is currently on loan at Bournemouth. However, it seems that Kelleher is the top choice for the team, and he might finally get the chance to compete for a starting spot.
"Kelleher must have been disappointed to hear manager Arne Slot publicly state that Alisson will always be the first-choice goalkeeper," said Given. "Every player needs to have the hope that if they perform well, they will keep their spot in the lineup. Unfortunately, Kelleher doesn't have that at Liverpool, as it is clear that Alisson will always be the preferred option."
Given believes that Kelleher's time at Liverpool has come to an end, and it is time for him to make a move to a club where he can continue to grow and develop as a player. "He has been loyal to Liverpool, but he only has one career and one opportunity to make the most of it. At 26, he is fully cooked and ready to flourish at a bigger club," Given added.
Given also praised Kelleher's skills and believes that he has what it takes to succeed in the Premier League. "He is the real deal, a top-quality player who has proven himself over a long period of time. I'm sure many Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on him, and he is ready to take his game to the next level," he said.
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